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In the latest installment of the Fantasy Football Q&#38;A, we figure out what to do with Ezekiel Elliot and the best options for the second overall pick. Billy rapid reaction off of this, how does Zeke&#39;s suspension if it holds affect his fantasy value? How far does he fall in the 1st round? &#822017-08-15 05:40:228/12: House of Houston- Houston Texans: Bill O'Brien and Rick Smith deserve our confidencehttps://houseofhouston.com/2017/08/12/houston-texans-bill-obrien-rick-smith-deserve-confidence/
The Houston Texans are entering quite possibly their most anticipated season in franchise history since their inaugural year in the league back in 2002. They drafted a two time Heisman Trophy finalist that beat the number one college defense for a national championship at quarterback and are returni2017-08-12 13:37:498/11: ProFootballRumors.com- Minor NFL Transactions: 8/11/17https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/08/minor-nfl-transactions-81117
Here are today&#8217;s minor moves. The Vikings placed Bishop Sankey on IR, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (on Twitter). Minnesota signed the former Titans second-round pick to a reserve/futures contract in January, but an MRI Friday revealed Sankey tore an ACL. He will miss the season. Sankey hasn2017-08-11 22:40:248/2: House of Houston- Houston Texans: The 2011 season outcome had Matt Schaub been healthyhttps://houseofhouston.com/2017/08/02/houston-texans-2011-season-outcome-matt-schaub-healthy/
Shocking as this may seem, Matt Schaub is arguably the best quarterback in Houston Texans history.
Yet his legacy may be defined by a moment in the Houston Texans 2011 season that could&#039;ve altered history. How could it have been different? There&#039;s only one way to know.
Recently, I&#0392017-08-02 09:37:547/18: Last Word on Sports- Kyle Shanahan&#8217;s Handpicked Offensive Personnel for the San Francisco 49ershttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/07/18/kyle-shanahan-handpicked-offensive-personnel/
At the conclusion of the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft, most of the San Francisco 49ers brass were celebrating. Kyle Shanahan, presiding over his first draft as a head coach, was not. Described as having a look on his face reminiscent of John Nash from A Beautiful Mind, Shanahan was staring at t2017-07-18 18:41:236/26: isportsweb.com- Three hot takes about the Chicago Bears offense in 2017http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/0Hh9npPGcYg/
The Chicago Bears are heading into a season that is full of question marks. The team is looking to rebuild while, at the same time, maintaining a competitive edge. The upcoming season won&#8217;t be the easiest on Bears fan&#8217;s, but with a little bit of hope there could be some shocking accompli2017-06-26 00:38:296/25: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Rankings 2017, Top 101 PPR Players: No. 14-12http://nflspinzone.com/2017/06/25/fantasy-football-rankings-2017-ppr-no-14-12/
As we continue our list of fantasy football&#039;s top 101 PPR players of 2017 we come across two players who broke out last season.
Every year there are players who come out of nowhere and put up big numbers in fantasy football. Last season two of the three players on today&#039;s list weren&#039;2017-06-25 16:38:046/25: isportsweb.com- Ranking the top 10 running backs in Fantasy Footballhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/bzbP6CFqhKg/
It is always a good idea to rank the top players at each position before you start your draft. This will in turn give you a quick list to look at in the middle of your fantasy draft, but it will also give you an idea on how you want to draft depending on the [&#8230;]2017-06-25 09:38:406/18: FootballPerspective.com- RBBC, Rushing Concentration, and Outliershttp://www.footballperspective.com/rbbc-rushing-concentration-and-outliers/
In 1984, James Wilder had 407 carries for Tampa Bay at a time when the league was only beginning to shift away from running back by committee. In fact, by the end of the &#8217;84 season, three of the highest single-season carry totals in NFL history had taken place that year, with Walter Payton and2017-06-18 08:36:116/16: ESNY- ESNY&#8217;s One-on-One Exclusive Interview With New York Giants RB Paul Perkinshttp://elitesportsny.com/2017/06/16/esny-exclusive-interview-with-new-york-giants-rb-paul-perkins/
On the final day of the New York Giants mandatory minicamp on Thursday, very own Jason Leach got to spend a few minutes with starting running back Paul Perkins. Entering the 2016-17 season, one thing&#8217;s for sure concerning the New York Giants &#8230; The squad&#8217;s offense looks sick. Not on2017-06-16 08:43:396/14: Last Word on Sports- Houston Texans Running Back Depth Chart Projectionshttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/06/14/houston-texans-running-back-depth-chart-projections/
As we continue our series for this off-season, this week will focus on the Houston Texans running back depth chart projections.
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2017-06-14 16:40:506/3: FinsLook.com- Are Jay Ajayi and Kenyan Drake the Best 1-2 Combo in the NFL?http://www.finslook.com/are-jay-ajayi-and-kenyan-drake-the-best-1-2-combo-in-the-nfl/
The story has been well documented for Miami Dolphins fans. Jay Ajayi went into the 2016 season feeling like he had a pretty good foothold on the starting running back job. But the Miami Dolphins seemed to have other plans. They tried numerous times to find a replacement and in the end, they settled2017-06-03 14:41:415/30: Last Word on Sports- To Be or Not to Be: The Jay Ajayi Fantasy Football Questionhttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/05/30/jay-ajayi-fantasy-football-question/
Jay Ajayi is one of the most polarizing fantasy football players for the upcoming 2017 season. Was his great 2016 season a precursor or outlier?
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2017-05-30 15:40:065/29: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Bills, Jets, Packershttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-bills-jets-packers/
Bills Bills RB LeSean McCoy said he&#8217;s looking forward to being more involved in the passing game next year in Rick Dennison&#8216;s offensive system. âThe running backs getting the ball in the passing game,â McCoy said, via Pro Football Talk. âThatâs something Iâve been a part of, but itâs bee2017-05-29 16:40:435/11: ProFootballRumors.com- Latest On Colin Kaepernickhttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/05/49ers-colin-kaepernick-free-agent
Not only does Colin Kaepernick remain unsigned, but it seems the quarterbackÂ has been unable to draw anything resembling real interest from NFL teams. There have been a myriad of theoriesÂ floatedÂ around about what has led to hisÂ unemployment butÂ a recent column from Charles Robinson of Yahoo SportsÂ 2017-05-11 13:41:284/26: FootballPerspective.com- Adrian Peterson, and Which Running Backs Played With Best Passing Games, Part IIhttp://www.footballperspective.com/adrian-peterson-and-which-running-backs-played-with-best-passing-games-part-ii/
After a ten-year career with the Vikings, Adrian Peterson is now headed to New Orleans where he will get to play with Drew Brees.Â It will be the second time Peterson has played with a Hall of Fame quarterback, after Brett Favre&#8217;s stint with the team beginning in 2009. In &#8217;09, the Viking2017-04-26 08:36:424/10: Last Word on Sports- Houston Texans Should Sign Colin Kaepernickhttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/04/10/why-the-houston-texans-should-sign-colin-kaepernick/
With the quarterback market being very thin, Colin Kaepernick to the Houston Texans is starting to make more sense. The Texans need a veteran for wins now and can draft a quarterback for the near future.
The post Houston Texans Should Sign Colin Kaepernick appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football2017-04-10 18:41:173/25: FootballPerspective.com- Running Back Receiving Data Since 1950http://www.footballperspective.com/running-back-receiving-data-since-1950/
Yesterday, I looked at the amount of rushing yards generated by &#8220;quarterbacks&#8221; in each year since 1950. I put that term in quotes because what I did was calculated the amount of rushing yards by passers, weighted by the number of passing yards by each passer. So the amount of rushing yar2017-03-25 11:35:443/15: isportsweb.com- Atlanta Falcons and the Devonta Freeman contract conundrumhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/GaMjXk9XofQ/
The 2016-17 Falcons saw a tremendous amount of success on the ground behind the two-headed monster that was Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Freeman amassed 1,079 yards on 227 carries for an average of 4.8 yards per carry. Coleman put up 520 yards on the ground to go with another 421 receiving yar2017-03-15 19:37:232/16: NFL Trade Rumors- Dolphins Release 9 Players From Reserve/Retired List Including RB Arian Fosterhttp://nfltraderumors.co/dolphins-release-9-players-reserveretired-list-including-rb-arian-foster/
The Miami Dolphins officially released nine players from the reserve/retired list on Thursday including RB Arian Foster. The other players who were cut loose include: OT Mickey Baucus WR Joe Hastings LB Mark Masterson DT Kory Robertson OT Andy Vincent NT Jason Ferguson OT James Marten G Eric Steinba2017-02-16 17:40:072/7: Mile High Sports- Finally, Broncos legend Terrell Davis gets the respect he deserveshttp://milehighsports.com/finally-broncos-legend-terrell-davis-gets-respect-deserves/
Denver has always known Davis is one of the best RBs of all-time. 16 long years after his retirement, it appears the rest of the NFL has finally caught on.
The post Finally, Broncos legend Terrell Davis gets the respect he deserves appeared first on Mile High Sports.
2017-02-07 12:40:152/7: Emerald City Swagger- Seattle Seahawks: Not so Fast on Marshawn Lynch's HOF Chanceshttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2017/02/07/seattle-seahawks-marshawn-lynch-hall-of-fame/
The Seattle Seahawks and their fans may see it differently, but Terrell Davis&#039; election into Canton doesn&#039;t necessarily improve Marshawn Lynch&#039;s prospects.
It started early Monday morning, when Brock Huard and Mike Salk declared on 710 ESPN Seattle that Terrell Davis&#039; induction 2017-02-07 09:37:481/24: Last Word on Sports- Who Exactly Is Kyle Shanahan?http://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/01/24/who-is-kyle-shanahan/
Kyle Shanahan, the NFL's hottest coordinator and one of the top offensive gurus in the league, has made quite a name for himself in 2016.
The post Who Exactly Is Kyle Shanahan? appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2017-01-24 19:39:521/15: EndZone Score- Miami Dolphins: What Went Right and Wrong in 2016?http://www.endzonescore.com/miami-dolphins-went-right-wrong-2016/56690
Welcome to 2017 and our latest series onÂ End Zone Score. With the conclusion of the 2016 campaign, we are already recapping the season for each of the NFLâs 32 teams.Â The focus here is on a clubâs strong suit this past year, as well as a shortcoming that may be an issue to address this offseason.Â He2017-01-15 13:38:031/11: Mile High Sports- RAPID REACT: Broncos running backs react to Vance Joseph hiringhttp://milehighsports.com/rapid-react-broncos-running-backs-react-vance-joseph-hiring/
Broncos running back C.J. Anderson doesn't want to talk about his new head coach, but it doesn't seem to have anything to do with who it is.
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2017-01-11 18:39:331/6: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Playoffs 2017: Each Team's Regular Season MVPhttp://nflspinzone.com/2017/01/06/nfl-playoffs-2017-each-teams-mvp-regular-season/
As the 2017 NFL Playoffs are set to kick off, which players stood out as the MVP of the 12 teams still left during the regular season?
Every seasonthere&#039;s a player who elevates their team to another level. Due to playmaking abilities in key moments, these players stood-out as the MVP for their2017-01-06 12:37:071/3: Last Word on Sports- Fantasy Football 2017 Rankingshttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2017/01/03/fantasy-football-2017-rankings/
There is no greater time than the present to look at the top 100 rankings for next season. Here are my top 100 fantasy football players in standard leagues.
The post Fantasy Football 2017 Rankings appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2017-01-03 16:41:2112/11: Last Word on Sports- The 2016 Miami Dolphins Difference: Tannehill, Coaching and Morehttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/12/11/7957/
It looked like yet another unsatisfactory season for the Miami Dolphins, but what has made the Miami Dolphins difference this season?
The post The 2016 Miami Dolphins Difference: Tannehill, Coaching and More appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2016-12-11 16:41:3412/9: NFL Spin Zone- Cardinals at Dolphins: Preview, Prediction, Oddshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/12/09/cardinals-dolphins-preview-prediction-point-spread/
Arizona Cardinals vs. Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins lost in embarrassing fashion on the road last week against the Baltimore Ravens. The defense was exposed and nothing was working on offense. The loss knocked the Dolphins out of the driverâs seat for the second Wild Card spot in the play...2016-12-09 16:41:4411/28: Steel City Underground- Steelers overall record to &#8220;losing&#8221; teams tells full story of 2016 seasonhttp://www.steelcityunderground.com/2016/11/28/steelers-overall-record-losing-teams-tells-full-story-2016-season/
For weeks I have been defending Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, the entire organization and front office, for what (some) fans felt were losses to &#8220;bad teams&#8221;. Okay, in context, the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, by score alone, is one of the worst losses in team history&#8230; but ev2016-11-28 10:39:2711/26: SFBay- 49ers look to rush past Dolphins on Sundayhttps://sfbay.ca/2016/11/25/49ers-look-to-rush-past-dolphins-on-sunday/
The 49ers should have a real shot for their second win of the season this Sunday, as long as they can stop the Dolphins run and establish a ground game of their own. 2016-11-26 03:37:5511/26: SFBay- 49ers look to rush passed Dolphins on Sundayhttps://sfbay.ca/2016/11/25/49ers-look-to-rush-passed-dolphins-on-sunday/
The 49ers should have a real shot for their second win of the season this Sunday, as long as they can stop the Dolphins run and establish a ground game of their own. 2016-11-26 02:37:5811/24: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Start 'Em Picks For Week 12http://thejetpress.com/2016/11/24/fantasy-football-top-10-start-em-picks-week-12/
Heading into Week 12 Fantasy Football action, make sure to start these top five players that will surprise many when all is said and done.
Itâs Week 12 of fantasy football, and oh what a week it is! We have three teams playing on Thanksgiving and no teams on a bye. Last week, fantasy owne...2016-11-24 10:37:4711/13: EDSFootball- Week 10 Fantasy Football: Running Backs Start'em, Sit'emhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/11/12/week-10-fantasy-football-running-backs-startem-sitem.html
Ultimately, the decision of which player to start is largely determined by the composition of your roster (as well as your league's settings).
As an example, Darren Sproles is listed below as a "start" for Week 10. And I'd feel comfortable going into Week 10 with him as one of my star2016-11-13 00:36:4711/11: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Injury Re-Up: What&#8217;s Going on With Foster, Funchess, Spiller & Morehttps://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/08/21/injury-re-up-whats-going-on-with-foster-funchess-spiller-more/
Seems likeÂ every timeÂ you turn on Sportscenter or check Twitter there&#8217;s more news flashing across the screen about big name playersÂ getting injured. It&#8217;s the nature of the sport. And that&#8217;s why you don&#8217;t draft before the preseason wraps up. Without a doubt, there&#8217;s some2016-11-11 19:39:0911/10: East Village Times- Week 10 KYO (Know Your Opponent) Dolphins at Chargershttp://eastvillagetimes.com/2016/11/week-10-kyo-know-your-opponent-dolphins-at-chargers/
Last Sunday, the San Diego Chargers put together an impressive offensive performance against the feisty Tennessee Titans and earned a 43-35 victory, in what may have been the most entertaining game of the season so far for Chargers fans. This Sunday, the Bolts will try to defend their home turf agai2016-11-10 09:39:3711/8: Russell Street Report- Pick Up Ravens Defense for Week 10http://russellstreetreport.com/2016/11/08/fantasy/fantasy-links-week-10/
HBelieve it or not, the playoffs are approaching. Bye weeks are just about finished, so once you make your waiver wire changes this week, you&#8217;re likely going to have to stick with what you&#8217;ve got. Hopefully, at this point in &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;
The post Pick Up Ravens Defens2016-11-08 08:39:2011/5: Sports Heaven- Is Jay Ajayi the next big running back? http://sportsheaven.sportsblog.com/posts/28814652/is-jay-ajayi-the-next-big-running-back-.html
When you think about the greatest running backs of all time, players like Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton and O.J. Simpson come to mind. As great as those players were, only Simpson ran for over 400 yards in a two-game span in any point of the aforementioned playersâ careers. The back-to-ba2016-11-05 13:41:3111/5: The Jet Press- Jets vs Dolphins: Top 3 keys to victory for Gang Greenhttp://thejetpress.com/2016/11/05/jets-vs-dolphins-three-keys-victory-gang-green/
The New York Jets will visit the &#039;Sunshine State&#039; to take on the Miami Dolphins in a heated Week 9 divisional matchup. Historically, the Jets vs Dolphins matchups tend to be pretty good as both teams enter Week 9 riding a two-game winning streak. Gang Green won both meetings in 2015 by a c2016-11-05 11:43:5411/4: Last Word on Sports- Top Midseason Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl Candidateshttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/11/04/miami-dolphins-pro-bowl-candidates-2016/
Here we will look at the top three Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl candidates for the 2017 Pro Bowl that will be held in Orlando, Florida.
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2016-11-04 14:40:5411/3: Phin Phanatic- Start/Sit: Dolphins Fantasy Football Preview Week 9http://phinphanatic.com/2016/11/03/startsit-dolphins-fantasy-football-preview-week-9/
Coming off of their bye, the Dolphins face the Jets in an important divisional matchup. It&#039;s also a good matchup for fantasy relevance so who can we expect to have a big game this week?
The Miami Dolphins watched the rest of the NFL from home while on their bye week. They&#039;ve now spent the2016-11-03 13:37:2611/2: Last Word on Sports- Week Nine Fantasy Football Starts and Sitshttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/11/02/week-nine-fantasy-football-starts-and-sits/
Winning week to week in fantasy football is all about playing the match ups. Here are some Week Nine Fantasy Football Starts and Sits to help you win.
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2016-11-02 13:42:4611/1: TheFantasyFix.com- 2016 Fantasy Football, Week 9 Waiver Wire: Target Sproles, West and Colemanhttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2016-fantasy-football-week-9-waiver-wire-target-sproles-west-and-coleman/
Week eight of the National Football League is officially in the books. And with that, fantasy football fans are still looking towards the waiver wire to see if their team can be improved in any way. With bye weeks in full swing some fantasy footballers will scour the wire to2016-11-01 21:37:4010/31: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: 3 Reasons for Optimism in Second Halfhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/31/miami-dolphins-3-reasons-optimism-second-half/
2016 started quite rough for theMiami Dolphins. But, after two convincing wins, there are reasons for optimism as the team comes out of their bye week.
The 2016 NFL season started in much the same way that 2015 did for the Miami Dolphins. A lot of hype and excitement coming into the season. Then ca2016-10-31 16:37:0910/31: Last Word on Sports- Wide Receiver Andre Johnson Announces NFL Retirementhttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/10/31/wide-receiver-andre-johnson-announces-nfl-retirement/
After nearly 14 seasons in the National Football League, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson has announced his retirement from the NFL.
The post Wide Receiver Andre Johnson Announces NFL Retirement appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2016-10-31 15:40:5510/31: ProFootballRumors.com- Andre Johnson To Retirehttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/10/andre-johnson-to-retire
Andre Johnson told his Titans teammates this morning that he plans to retire, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link). Johnson, 35, won&#8217;t finish out his 14th season in the NFL and will instead hang up his cleats, and the Titans have confirmed his decision. Johnson, of2016-10-31 10:40:4110/28: Last Word on Sports- Players to Buy/Sell at Fantasy Football Trade Deadlinehttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/10/28/players-buysell-fantasy-football-trade-deadline/
Six players to buy or sell at the fantasy football trade deadline to help your team make a deep run in your league en route to the playoffs.
The post Players to Buy/Sell at Fantasy Football Trade Deadline appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2016-10-28 16:41:2610/27: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC Notes: Browns, McCown, Dolphins, Texanshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/10/afc-notes-browns-mccown-dolphins-texans-gardner-currie
BrownsÂ head coach Hue Jackson said at his press conference today that âall signs are pointing toâ quarterback Josh McCown starting on Sunday against the Jets, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Rookie signal-caller Cody Kessler, then, is presumably unlikely to clear the league&#8217;s concussion protoc2016-10-27 22:40:3110/23: RotoWire- Dolphins' Arian Foster: Active for Week 7 versus Billshttp://www.rotowire.com/football/player.htm?id=6012&refer=SportsRef
Foster (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt versus ...2016-10-23 23:01:0310/23: EDSFootball- Jay Ajayi becomes 4th RB to rush for 200-plus yards in back-to-back gameshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/10/23/jay-ajayi-becomes-4th-rb-to-rush-for-200-plus-yards-in-back-to-back-games.html
Before Week 6, Miami Dolphins second-year back Jay Ajayi had just 31 carries for 117 yards (3.77 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. Things were different in Week 6 as the ex-Boise State Bronco ran wild for 204 yards and two scores on 25 carries.
While it was fairly obvious t2016-10-23 18:36:3310/19: NFL Spin Zone- 5 Fantasy Football Replacements for Eddie Lacyhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/19/eddie-lacy-fantasy-football-replacements/
An ankle injury is going to sideline Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy. Here are five replacements fantasy football owners need to target.
As funny as it sounds, this injury to Eddie Lacy is a blessing for fantasy football owners. The fact is, Lacy wasn&#039;t a productive fantasy running b2016-10-19 09:37:4010/18: TheFantasyFix.com- 2016 Fantasy Football, Week 7 Waiver Wire: Jay Ajayi Is Top Priorityhttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2016-fantasy-football-week-7-waiver-wire-jay-ajayi-is-top-priority/
Week six of the National Football League is officially in the books. And with that, fantasy football fans are still looking towards the waiver wire to see if their team can be improved in any way. Some fantasy footballers will continue to react â or, overreact â to their players2016-10-18 18:37:0910/18: KC Kingdom- Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Additions For Week 7http://kckingdom.com/2016/10/18/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-additions-week-7/
Fantasy football can be a cruel game to play. Some weeks are odd like last week. Guys you didn&#039;t expect to put up huge fantasy points for your bench or the waiver wire. Let&#039;s see who&#039;s worth a stash and who should be left for later.
The Injury Report:
Thankfully this segment is shor2016-10-18 15:36:5210/18: Phin Phanatic- Dolphins Fantasy Football Recap Week 6http://phinphanatic.com/2016/10/18/dolphins-fantasy-football-recap-week-6/
The Dolphins pulled off the upset of the week in convincing fashion over the Steelers on Sunday. One Miami player in particular ended with a huge fantasy day, but probably not who you would expect.
The Miami Dolphins looked like a totally different team on Sunday. Not only did they upset a superior2016-10-18 10:36:5510/18: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Knile Davis Traded To Green Bayhttp://kckingdom.com/2016/10/18/kansas-city-chiefs-knile-davis-traded-green-bay/
The Kansas City Chiefs finally made the much anti**** move of trading running back Knile Davis. The Chiefs finalized a deal for the running back with the Green Bay Packers.
It was no secret that the Kansas City Chiefs intended to trade running back Knile Davis. The early expectation was that the2016-10-18 09:36:5310/17: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Bears, Browns, Dolphins, Redskins & Vikingshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-bears-browns-dolphins-redskins-vikings/
Bears Bears HCÂ John Fox says that CBÂ Tracy Porter is considered day-to-day with a knee injury. (Rich Campbell) Fox also mentioned that rookie CB Deiondre Hall doesn&#8217;t have a fractured ankle and that his injury won&#8217;t require surgery. (Rich Campbell) Browns Browns HCÂ Hue JacksonÂ told r2016-10-17 15:39:5010/17: The Jet Press- Sophomore year staff to blame for slow start of Jets?http://thejetpress.com/2016/10/17/new-york-jets-sophomore-staff-slow-start/
Despite the classic Week 17 loss last year, the New York Jets showed the NFL that they very well could be a contender. In their second season with Todd Bowles &amp; Co., the Jets seem to be in a "sophomore slump."
For the New York Jets, last year gave fans a taste of what the team is ...2016-10-17 12:37:5010/17: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 6: 5 Biggest Takeawayshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/17/fantasy-football-5-biggest-takeaways-week-6/
The five biggest fantasy football takeaways from Week 6 of the 2016 NFL season.
Did you see that coming?No? Good, because neither did I.
Week in and week out, the NFL shocks us with teams and playerswho do some things we never expected.That&#039;s why is makes for great television. However, thes2016-10-17 11:37:0310/16: EndZone Score- Miami Dolphins shock the NFL, knock off red-hot Pittsburgh Steelershttp://www.endzonescore.com/miami-dolphins-shock-nfl-knock-off-red-hot-pittsburgh-steelers/50042
Nobody gave the Miami Dolphins (2-4) a chance going into their Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) on Sunday, including myself. Miamiâs offense and defense had been bitter disappointments the first five weeks of the season while Pittsburgh had been clicking on both sides of the ba2016-10-16 17:37:5110/16: EDSFootball- Week 6 NFL Picks Against the Spread (Beazley)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/10/16/week-6-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-beazley.html
Every week, four of our contributors pick between two and five games each and assign a number of units (one to five) to their selection based on their confidence in the pick.
With that said, here are my Week 6 NFL picks against the spread:
Kansas City Chiefs -2.5 over Oakland2016-10-16 07:38:2310/16: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top injuries by position heading into Week 6http://thejetpress.com/2016/10/16/fantasy-football-top-injuries-week-6/
Fantasy Football owners would be wise to adjust their lineups due to these top injuries heading into Week 6 action.
The worst news a fantasy football owner can get is that their star player has fallen short to injury. Actually, it doesnât even need to be a star player, any injured player ...2016-10-16 06:38:5310/15: NFL Spin Zone- Steelers at Dolphins: Preview, Predictions, and Morehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/15/steelers-dolphins-preview-predictions-odds/
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins
The Pittsburgh Steelers go on the road to face a reeling Miami Dolphins team, fresh off a humiliating loss against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers have been one of the best teams in the league this year, coming into Miami having won four of the first five g2016-10-15 16:37:4210/15: Still Curtain- Steelers at Dolphins: Breakdown, Matchups, and Predictionshttp://stillcurtain.com/2016/10/15/steelers-dolphins-breakdown-matchups-predictions/
After handling the New York Jets with relative east last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers carry unwavering moment into week six. Facing the 1-4 Miami Dolphins, the Steelers look to dismantle yet another team with their high-powered offense.
Breakdown:
Sunday&#039;s meeting with the Dolphins will be t2016-10-15 15:37:4010/15: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Sleeper Picks for Week 6http://thejetpress.com/2016/10/15/fantasy-football-top-10-sleeper-picks-week-6/
Heading into Week 6 Fantasy Football action, here are the top 10 sleepers to keep an eye on that will rise to the occasion.
It&#039;s Week 6 of fantasy football and we have some ideal matchups, injuries, and two bye week teams. Nothing bothers me more than seeing a bye week player in a starting2016-10-15 14:37:4110/14: ProFootballRumors.com- Major Roster Changes Looming For Dolphins?http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/10/major-roster-changes-looming-for-dolphins
At 1-4 with a minus-31 point differential, the Dolphins have been among the NFL&#8217;s worst teams this season. There are clearly weaknesses throughout the Dolphins&#8217; roster, and Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald writes that the team has plenty of players it no longer wants. As a result, ex2016-10-14 20:39:2410/14: Still Curtain- Steelers vs. Dolphins Fantasy outlookhttp://stillcurtain.com/2016/10/14/steelers-vs-dolphins-fantasy-outlook/
The Steelers take to the road after two quality home wins against the Chiefs and Jets.
After two big wins at home the fantasy outlook in Miami should be more of the same from the Steelers on both sides of the ball. The Steelers offense is ranked 5th overall while the Dolphins defense is ranked 29th2016-10-14 17:37:3610/14: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Broncos, Dolphins, Raiders & Ravenshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-broncos-dolphins-raiders-ravens/
Broncos Jason Cole of B/R reports that the Broncos are concerned about the hip injury WR Emmanuel Sanders is dealing with. A source told Cole that Sanders appeared to be in pain following Thursday&#8217;s night&#8217;s loss to the Chargers. However, the Broncos are still hopeful that he&#8217;ll be 2016-10-14 15:40:0210/13: Phin Phanatic- Start/Sit: Dolphins Fantasy Football Preview Week 6http://phinphanatic.com/2016/10/13/startsit-dolphins-fantasy-football-preview-week-6/
The Dolphins welcome in the Pittsburgh Steelers to Hard Rock Stadium this week. We can say with near certainty that the Steelers offense should be able to score at will. Do the Dolphins have any chance of keeping up?
On the surface, Sunday&#039;s matchup for the Miami Dolphins against the Steelers 2016-10-13 15:37:1010/12: Still Curtain- Steelers' Artie Burns should see plenty of snaps against talented Dolphins' receivershttp://stillcurtain.com/2016/10/12/steelers-artie-burns-should-see-plenty-of-snaps-against-talented-dolphins-receivers/
To the disappointment of many, Pittsburgh Steelers&#039; cornerback, Artie Burns, didn&#039;t see much time on the field last weekend. The rookie defensive back appeared only thirteen defensive snaps against the Jets.
The Steelers kept their most experienced cornerbacks, William Gay and Ross ****re2016-10-12 08:37:4210/11: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS): Weeks 6 to 16http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/10/11/2016-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos-weeks-6-to-16.html
Curious which quarterbacks have the most (or least) favorable strength of schedule for the rest of the season?
Based on the average fantasy points allowed per team, our 2016 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule ranks all 32 teams based on the average fantasy points surrendered by the r2016-10-11 20:36:0210/10: EndZone Score- Is Adam Gase right to stick with Ryan Tannehill?https://www.endzonescore.com/adam-gase-right-stick-ryan-tannehill/49356
During the Miami Dolphinsâ 30-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 5, chants of âWe want Moore!â could be heard echoing throughout Hard Rock Stadium. Head coach Adam Gase vehemently denied that the Miami coaching staff had any intentions of benching Ryan Tannehill in favor of backup Matt Mo2016-10-10 05:37:0010/9: EndZone Score- Is Adam Gase right to stick with Ryan Tannehill?http://www.endzonescore.com/adam-gase-right-stick-ryan-tannehill/49356
During the Miami Dolphinsâ 30-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 5, chants of âWe want Moore!â could be heard echoing throughout Hard Rock Stadium. Head coach Adam Gase vehemently denied that the Miami coaching staff had any intentions of benching Ryan Tannehill in favor of backup Matt Mo2016-10-09 21:37:3910/8: House of Houston- Houston Texans: Offense Has Signs Of Life; What's Next?http://houseofhouston.com/2016/10/08/houston-texans-offense-signs-life-next/
The Houston Texans have an offense and it apparently has a name! What is it? Will Fuller V. Fuller&#039;s 67-yard punt return in the third quarter gave Houston the lead for good in a 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans this past Sunday.
The Houston Texans have an offense and it apparently has a nam2016-10-08 09:37:3610/7: NFL Trade Rumors- AFC Notes: Chargers, Colts, Dolphins, Patriots & Raidershttp://nfltraderumors.co/afc-notes-chargers-colts-dolphins-patriots-raiders/
Chargers Chargers first-round pick DE Joey Bosa (hamstring) has officially been removed from the team&#8217;s injury report, whichÂ paves the way for him to finally make his seasonÂ debut on Sunday. Colts Colts GM RyanÂ Grigson mentioned during an appearance on Jay Mohrâs radio show thatÂ building2016-10-07 17:40:3210/7: NFL Spin Zone- Titans at Dolphins: Preview, Predictions, and Morehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/07/titans-dolphins-preview-predictions-odds/
Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans
Things started off fairly well for the Miami Dolphins last Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals, scoring on a deep throw to Kenny Stills. But the wheels quickly fell off, and the team found themselves on the wrong end of yet another blowout loss. Now the Dolph2016-10-07 17:37:5810/7: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Lamar Miller Living Up to Billing Early Onhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/07/houston-texans-lamar-miller-living-up-to-billing/
The Houston Texans are 3-1 and itâs not exactly been pretty. But when it comes to the ground attack, itâs been (Lamar) Miller time as expected.
We are just four weeks into this NFL season and the Houston Texans (3-1) have as many wins as the other three teams in the AFC South combined. ...2016-10-07 13:37:1210/6: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 5: Start or Sit?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/10/06/fantasy-football-week-5-start-sit/
Who should you start and who should you sit at each position in fantasy football Week 5 in the 2016 NFL season?
This week features a whopping four teams on a bye week. That is twice as many teams that we had last week and will have in Weeks 6 and 7. This is right around the time where we separate t2016-10-06 08:38:0810/4: ESNY- Fantasy Football Start &#8216;Em Or Sit &#8216;Em: Week 5 Editionhttp://elitesportsny.com/2016/10/04/fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-5-edition/
Fantasy football in week five figures to have its share of surprises as we break down who start and who sits.
The post Fantasy Football Start &#8216;Em Or Sit &#8216;Em: Week 5 Edition appeared first on Elite Sports NY.
2016-10-04 06:41:139/30: Toro Times- Top Five Texans vs. Titans Gameshttp://torotimes.com/2016/09/30/top-five-texans-vs-titans-games/
This week the Texans renew arguably their most intense rivalry--that with the former Houston occupying Tennessee Titans. The two teams have played a number of memorable games since the inception of the rivalry in 2002. Here are the top five contests between the two teams:
5. December 10, 2006: Tita2016-09-30 14:37:049/30: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 4: Dolphins at Bengals Reactionshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/30/fantasy-football-week-4-dolphins-bengals-reactions/
Thursday Night Football saw a victory for the Cincinnati Bengals over the Miami Dolphins.What are the big fantasy football takeaways from the Week 4 game?
As per usual with the Thursday Night Football matchup, this game between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals was not exactly filled with o2016-09-30 12:37:039/30: EndZone Score- Miami Dolphins defense torched by A.J. Green, fall to Cincinnati Bengals 22-7http://www.endzonescore.com/miami-dolphins-defense-torched-j-green-fall-cincinnati-bengals-22-7/48236
The Miami Dolphins defense had their hands full with A.J. Green and the Cincinnati Bengals offense on Thursday Night Football. As good as Cincinnatiâs passing game was, Miami also couldnât stop shooting themselves in the foot with stupid penalties that hampered their production all night. Final.2016-09-30 00:37:199/29: With the First Pick- Miami Dolphins To Debut Dope 'Color Rush' Uniforms on TNFhttp://withthefirstpick.com/2016/09/29/miami-dolphins-debut-dope-color-rush-uniforms-tnf/
Headed Into Thursday Night&#039;s Matchup Against the Bengals, the Dolphins Hope for A Little &#039;Look Good, Play Good&#039; Boost
Despite the first win of the Adam Gase era in Miami, the Dolphins have given fans little to cheer about since the season began last month.
The Dolphins have been d2016-09-29 18:37:139/29: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys Balanced Two-Headed Ground Attackhttp://thelandryhat.com/2016/09/29/dallas-cowboys-balanced-two-headed-attack/
In the age of bell cow running backs, the Dallas Cowboys combo of Ezekiel Elliott and Alfred Morris could be an insane one-two punch.
Three games into this season, the Dallas Cowboys are ranked 11th in scoring with a total of 77 points. After a pass heavy game in Week 1 against the New York Giants,2016-09-29 12:37:189/29: Fueled By Sports- NFL Week 4 Predictionshttp://www.fueledbysports.com/nfl-week-4-predictions/
Note: the quotes in this article are fictional. Miami @ Cincinnati (-7) The Dolphins needed overtime to capture a 30-24 win over the Browns, notching their first win of the season. Jay Ajayi&#8216;s 11-yard scoring run ended the game with 8:26 left in overtime. &#8220;In Arian Foster&#8216;s injury 2016-09-29 11:39:099/28: Stripe Hype- Bengals vs. Dolphins: Crossing Enemy Lineshttp://stripehype.com/2016/09/28/behind-enemy-lines-a-look-at-the-miami-dolphins/
I sat down with Brian Miller, editor of PhinPhanatic.com, to get an in-depth look at the Miami Dolphins heading into Thursday night&#039;s game in Paul Brown Stadium against the Bengals.
SH: Miami got their first victory of the season last week against the Cleveland Browns, but it wasn&#039;t prett2016-09-28 15:37:059/27: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS): Weeks 4 to 16http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/09/27/2016-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos-weeks-4-to-16.html
Curious which running backs have the most (or least) favorable strength of schedule for the rest of the season?
Based on the average fantasy points allowed per team, our 2016 Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule ranks all 32 teams based on the average fantasy points surrendered by the 2016-09-27 21:36:019/27: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football RB Waiver-Wire Options Heading Into Week 4http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/09/27/2016-fantasy-football-rb-waiver-wire-options-heading-into-week-4.html
Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short- and/or long-term.
For a player to be listed, he must be owned in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have2016-09-27 07:35:579/26: ProFootballRumors.com- Injury Notes: Cook, Dolphins, Browns, Eagleshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/injury-notes-cook-dolphins-browns-eagles
Jared Cook appears to have avoided a season-ending injury, but the rare Packers free agent looks to be out for at least a game and possibly more following Green Bay&#8217;s Week 4 bye, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. It&#8217;s being determined whether Cook will be out through Week 5, or if the fo2016-09-26 23:39:349/26: Last Word on Sports- Week Three in the NFL Continues to See the Injuries Pile Uphttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/09/26/week-three-nfl-continue-see-injuries-pile/
Week three in the NFL continues to see the injuries pile up. Most of the injuries are mild enough, but it's the other injuries that might be significantly more severe. This week seems to be the injury of the running back. Below is a list of the teams and players who are affected heading into week fo2016-09-26 18:39:579/26: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Dolphins, Giants, Panthers, & Saintshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-dolphins-giants-panthers-saints/
Dolphins The Dolphins ruled out TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) and C Anthony SteenÂ (ankle) for Week 4&#8217;s game. Dolphins LT Brandon Albert (ankle) and LB Jelani Jenkins (groin) are both questionable for Thursday&#8217;s game. Dolphins HCÂ Adam Gase did not commit to JaâWuan James playing righ2016-09-26 14:40:579/26: Dawg Pound Daily- Browns vs. Dolphins: 3 defensive takeaways from the 30-24 losshttp://dawgpounddaily.com/2016/09/26/browns-vs-dolphins-defensive-takeaways/
The Cleveland Browns were doomed by mistakes all over the field Sunday afternoon. Here are three defensive takeaways from the latest loss.
The Cleveland Browns found a new way to rip fans&#039; hearts out of their chests Sunday afternoon. Three missed field goals later, the Browns are now 0-3 and s2016-09-26 12:36:589/25: FinsLook.com- Run, Tricky Run: One Thing Standing in the Dolphins&#8217; Wayhttp://www.finslook.com/run-tricky-run-one-thing-standing-in-the-dolphins-way/
It wasn&#8217;t pretty, that&#8217;s for **** certain. The Dolphins home opener was supposed to be a decidedly convincing triumph over a hapless Browns team with more holes than a screen door. It was supposed to be a homecoming party for the ages, in a freshly-upgraded venue, with a new look, new co2016-09-25 19:39:069/25: ProFootballRumors.com- East Notes: Drake, DRC, Revishttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/east-notes-drake-drc-revis
The Dolphins will treat rookie running back Kenyan Drake as the starter this week in place of the injured Arian Foster, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Rapoport, though, passes along more interesting news regarding Miami&#8217;s running back corps and head coach Adam Gase&#8216;s attempts to i2016-09-25 11:39:089/25: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Kenyan Drake Reportedly No. 1 RB in Week 3http://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/25/fantasy-football-kenyan-drake-week-3/
The Miami Dolphins will be without starting running back Arian Foster for their Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns. They are making a bit of a surprise move by reportedly naming Kenyan Drake as the top replacement.
A few fantasy football rosters might be seeing a bitof a change this week with2016-09-25 11:36:589/25: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 8 injuries heading into Week 3http://thejetpress.com/2016/09/25/fantasy-football-top-8-injuries-heading-week-3/
Last week we saw a ton of high valued fantasy football players fall short to injuries. Yes, itâs only Week 3, and we have to deal with the dreaded injury plague already!
If you didn&#039;t hear, players like Jonathan Stewart, Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, and Corey Coleman are out this...2016-09-25 11:36:559/25: Dawg Pound Daily- Browns vs. Dolphins: DPD staff predictions for the Week 3 matchuphttp://dawgpounddaily.com/2016/09/25/browns-vs-dolphins-dpd-staff-predictions-for-the-week-3-matchup/
The Dawg Pound Daily staff got together to share their thoughts regarding how the Cleveland Browns will fare in todayâs game against theMiami Dolphins.
The Cleveland Browns will be led by another rookie quarterback when Cody Kessler starts today&#039;s game against the Miami Dolphins, becomin...2016-09-25 10:36:599/24: Factory of Sadness- Browns vs Dolphins: An Interview With Phin Phanatichttp://factoryofsadness.co/2016/09/24/browns-vs-dolphins-an-interview-with-phin-phanatic/
The Cleveland Browns will be looking for their first win Sunday. Prior to tomorrow&#039;s game versus the Miami Dolphins, we discussed the two teams with FanSided&#039;s Phin Phanatic, where we focused on a key match up, a new Browns player, and more!
Week 3 is here and for the Cleveland Browns, th2016-09-24 19:36:539/24: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Bolt, Hillman, Dolphins, Dakhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/extra-points-bolt-hillman-dolphins-dak
Track stars have enjoyed a steady history of NFL crossoversÂ or being sought-after commodities, but Usain Bolt has created his own tier in that sport and resides as an all-time great athlete. However, he did not want to follow in the footsteps of Bob Hayes, Willie Gault, Renaldo Nehemiah or Michael 2016-09-24 18:39:109/23: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Browns, Chargers, Dolphins & Ramshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-browns-chargers-dolphins-rams-2/
Browns The Browns announced that K Patrick Murray hurt his knee during Friday&#8217;s practice. Adam Schefter adds that Murray will undergo an MRI and is questionable for Sunday&#8217;s game. Schefter expects the Browns to try out kickers in the coming days. Chargers Michael Gehlken of the Union-Tri2016-09-23 16:39:579/23: EndZone Score- Miami Dolphins: Arian Foster inactive against Cleveland Browns in Week 3http://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-inactive/47481
Earlier Friday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins announced that running back ArianÂ Foster will officially miss Week 3 of the NFL season. The Dolphins will go without their starting running back on Sunday when they face the Cleveland Browns. Foster, 30, injured his groin in Week 1 against the Seattle Se2016-09-23 16:37:139/23: DFS Winning Lineups- Fanduel NFL 2016 week 3 Top Picks For Wide Receivers & DraftKingshttp://dfswinninglineups.com/fanduel-nfl-2016-week-3-top-picks-for-wide-receivers-draftkings/
Fanduel NFL 2016 Season week 3Â Experts top picks For Fanduel &#38; Draftkings. ELITE OPTION: Allen Robinson (DK: $7500 FD: $7900) 2015 was a breakout year for [&#8230;]2016-09-23 09:39:349/23: EDSFootball- Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS): DraftKings Tournament "Draft" for Week 3http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/09/23/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-draftkings-tournament-draft-for-week-3.html
Sean Beazley and I collaborated recently on putting together a tournament lineup for DraftKings main slate (Sunday games only) of Week 3 games.
Essentially, it was a draft with each of us alternating picks for the lineup. Sean had the first and odd-numbered picks; I had the second and 2016-09-23 07:35:539/22: Bigfoot Sports- FanDuel Fortune Finder Week 2: The Return of Brian Hoyer?http://bigfootsportsblog.com/fanduel-fortune-finder-week-2-the-return-of-brian-hoyer/
Embed from Getty Images There are just some players, Brian Hoyer and Josh McCown being two of them, that just somehow wind up starting for their respective teams. As we know, Josh McCown saw his opportunity come and go with a shoulder injury, but now we get the fortune of watching Brian Hoyer start 2016-09-22 18:37:549/22: Phin Phanatic- Start/Sit: Dolphins Fantasy Football Preview Week 3http://phinphanatic.com/2016/09/22/startsit-dolphins-fantasy-football-preview-week-3/
The Dolphins offense finally got it going in the second half of last week&#039;s loss against the Patriots as they battled to get back in the game. They may have fallen short of victory, but most of Miami&#039;s players finished with impressive fantasy numbers. Similar results can be expected in Wee2016-09-22 18:36:529/22: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Sleepers for Week 3http://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/22/fantasy-football-top-10-sleepers-week-3-2/
As Fantasy Football owners head to Week 3 action, running backs are entering very favorable matchups that should reap many benefits.
Last week, many fantasy football stars didn&#039;t do too well in their Week 2 matchups and are back to reestablishing the basic fundamentals that made them great in 2016-09-22 15:37:009/22: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 5 players to acquire in Week 3 waiver wirehttp://thejetpress.com/2016/09/22/fantasy-football-5-players-week-3-wire/
Heading into Week 3 Fantasy Football, here are the top five players to quickly acquire via the waiver wire.
Imagine youâre stuck in the middle of the ocean and you were hoping to find a reliable, safe, and sturdy life saver. Thatâs exactly what the waiver wire in fantasy football is...2016-09-22 14:36:509/22: ESNY- Stake Your Claim: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 3http://elitesportsny.com/2016/09/22/stake-your-claim-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-3/
Fantasy Football was dominated by injuries in week two, but targeting the Vikings and Panthers backfields could spell redemption for owners.
The post Stake Your Claim: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 3 appeared first on Elite Sports NY.
2016-09-22 12:39:269/21: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Cards, Falcons, Fins, 49ershttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/extra-points-cardinals-falcons-dolphins-49ers
The Cardinals made an under-the-radar move in sending a 2018 seventh-round pick to Kansas City for cornerback Marcus Cooper on Sept. 2. Cooper failed to register a tackle in his Week 1 Cardinals debut, but he racked up seven and intercepted two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown, in th2016-09-21 23:39:049/21: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Ray Rice, Dolphins, Jaguars, Raiders & Vikingshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-ray-rice-dolphins-jaguars-raiders-vikings/
Ray Rice Mike Freeman of B/R isÂ hearing that some NFL teams are taking a &#8220;hard look&#8221; at former Ravens RB Ray Rice but nothing appears to be imminent at this point in time. Freeman adds that if Rice can&#8217;t get back into the league following several injuries to running backs around t2016-09-21 14:40:409/21: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Doug Martin Out a Few Weeks With a Hamstring Injuryhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/09/Doug-Martin-Injury.html
Embed from Getty ImagesAfter week 2 knocked out Danny Woodhead, Arian Foster, Jonathan Stewart and then some more RBs, we are hit with even more bad news.&nbsp; The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without RB Doug Martin for multiple games, due to a hamstring injury.&nbsp; Waivers have cleared, so g2016-09-21 08:35:569/21: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Top Five Trade Partners For Knile Davishttp://kckingdom.com/2016/09/21/kansas-city-chiefs-top-five-trade-partners-for-knile-davis/
A series of big developments this weekend put the Kansas City Chiefs in prime position to execute a trade for running back Knile Davis. Here is a list of the top options for the Chiefs.
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to get star running back Jamaal Charles back on the field this week. Charles 2016-09-21 07:36:479/20: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Jay Cutler, Cowboys, Dolphins, & Giantshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-jay-cutler-cowboys-dolphins-giants/
Jay Cutler Jason Cole of B/R reports that Bears QB Jay Cutler&#8216;s thumb injury is expected to keep him out for an &#8220;extended period of time.&#8221; Additionally, the Bears were hoping to make a long-term decision on Cutler by the end of this season, which could now be prolonged because of t2016-09-20 23:39:149/20: ProFootballRumors.com- LeGarrette Blount Had Interest In Dolphinshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/legarrette-blount-had-interest-in-joining-dolphins
There were at least two instances in the past two years that running back LeGarrette Blount had interest in signing with the Dolphins, but they didn&#8217;t pursue him, an associate told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Blount, the No. 1 back for the AFC East rival Patriots, rushed for 123 yards a2016-09-20 22:39:109/20: EndZone Score- Miami Dolphins: Arian Foster&#8217;s injury not considered serioushttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-fosters-injury/47169
The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday to go 0-2 on the young season. More importantly, one of their most prominent offensive players exited the game with a groin injury. Fortunately for the Dolphins, Arian Foster&#8217;s injury doesn&#8217;t appear too serious. Early word on 2016-09-20 15:37:059/20: TheFantasyFix.com- 2016 Fantasy Football, Week 3 Waiver Wire: Jerick McKinnon Is Top Targethttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2016-fantasy-football-week-3-waiver-wire-jerick-mckinnon-is-top-target/
Week two of the National Football League is officially in the books. And with that, fantasy football fans are looking towards the waiver wire to see if their team can be improved in any way. Some fantasy footballers will react â or, overreact â to their players performances unjustly during2016-09-20 13:36:419/20: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Dolphins, Jets, Patriots & Redskinshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-dolphins-jets-patriots-redskins/
Dolphins Tom Pelissero reports that the &#8220;early word&#8221; on Dolphins RB Arian Foster&#8216;s injury is that it&#8217;s just a groin strain. Pelissero admits that Foster is still &#8220;iffy&#8221; for Week 3, but he may only miss a week or two with this issue. Jets Ed Werder reports that Jet2016-09-20 12:39:229/20: Last Word on Sports- Week 2 Fantasy Football Rapid Reactionhttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/09/20/week-2-fantasy-football-rapid-reaction/
Week Two of the fantasy football season left owners shaking their heads. A rash of injuries leads to a very robust Fantasy Football Rapid Reaction!
The post Week 2 Fantasy Football Rapid Reaction appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2016-09-20 11:40:359/20: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/20/fantasy-football-week-3-waiver-wire-pickups/
The waiver wire is what will end up making or breaking your fantasy football season. Here are a few players that could help you off the wire in Week 3.
In Week 2, there was a bizarre amount of injuries to significant players around the NFL. Some of these injuries appear to beserious(Danny Woodhead 2016-09-20 11:37:269/20: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Ray Rice, Cowboys, Jets & Raidershttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-ray-rice-cowboys-jets-raiders/
Ray Rice Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes that it appears as though the chances of Ray Rice returning to the NFL are getting &#8220;more real than ever&#8221;, considering the number of injuries sustained by running backs. Florio points out that the list of injured running backs now includes:2016-09-20 10:41:129/20: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Week 2: Grades for Every Teamhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/20/nfl-team-grades-week-2/
With Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season in the books, we&#039;ll grade each team&#039;s performance. Which teams scored high and how many teams flunked out?
After Week 2 of the 2016 NFL season, some teams steered their opening-day outlooks in a different direction for better or worse. Others continued t2016-09-20 09:37:159/20: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football RB Waiver-Wire Options Heading Into Week 3http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/09/20/2016-fantasy-football-rb-waiver-wire-options-heading-into-week-3.html
Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short- and/or long-term.
For a player to be listed, he must be owned in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have2016-09-20 07:35:529/20: Musket Fire- New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: Game Analysishttp://musketfire.com/2016/09/20/new-england-patriots-vs-miami-dolphins-game-analysis/
The New England Patriotsheld offthe Miami Dolphins, but at a price. They lost QB Jimmy Garoppolo, and it looks as if Jacoby Brissett may be the starter until Tom Brady returns in Week 5.
But not all is lost. The Patriots are2-0 and couldn&#039;t be in a better position than they are now.
Here&rs2016-09-20 06:36:509/19: EndZone Score- Ranking the backups: Which team has the biggest hole to fill?http://www.endzonescore.com/ranking-backups-team-biggest-hole-fill/47020
1 of 8 | NEXT Â»If you were watching football on Sunday, chances are you watched at least one starting running back exit the game and not return to the field. It started with Detroit Lions&#8216; sophomore running back Ameer Abdullah heading to the locker room, shortly followed byÂ Seattle Seahawks&2016-09-19 17:37:049/19: NFL Spin Zone- The Dime Package: 10 Thoughts From NFL Week 2http://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/19/dime-package-nfl-week-2-10-thoughts/
The Dime Package for NFL Week 2 has arrived, offering 10 rapid-reaction thoughts from around the league
Sunday featured several great games but the biggest takeaway could be all of the high profile injuries that took place, especially at the running back position. Not only that, but there was plent2016-09-19 17:36:589/19: Last Word on Sports- Adrian Peterson and DeMarcus Ware Lead List of NFL Injuries in Week Twohttp://lastwordonprofootball.com/2016/09/19/adrian-peterson-demarcus-ware-nfl-injuries-week-two/
Week two in the NFL saw some big names land on the injury list, including Adrian Peterson, DeMarcus Ware and Danny Woodhead among others.
The post Adrian Peterson and DeMarcus Ware Lead List of NFL Injuries in Week Two appeared first on Last Word on Pro Football.
2016-09-19 16:39:229/19: Phin Phanatic- Arian Foster expected to miss home openerhttp://phinphanatic.com/2016/09/19/arian-foster-expected-to-miss-home-opener/
Arian Fosterleft Sunday&#039;s game against New England early with a groin injury. He did not return, leaving Jay Ajayiand Kenyan Draketo try and find Miami&#039;s running game.
I&#039;m sure many were wondering when the Miami Dolphins signed Arian Foster this past offseason, just how long could he2016-09-19 16:37:019/19: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Aqib Talib, Bills, Cowboys & Dolphinshttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-aqib-talib-bills-cowboys-dolphins/
Aqib Talib Broncos CB Aqib Talib he was really concerned and wasn&#8217;t sure he&#8217;d be able to walk again after he was shot several months ago in Dallas. &#8220;It was scary as (expletive),&#8221; Talib told Mike Silver of NFL.com. &#8220;I mean, I really don&#8217;t want to talk about that pa2016-09-19 12:40:069/19: NFL Trade Rumors- Injury Notes: Colts, Dolphins, Lions & Saintshttp://nfltraderumors.co/injury-notes-colts-dolphins-lions-saints/
Colts ESPN&#8217;s Adam Schefter reports Â that Colts WR Donte Moncrief will undergo an MRI on Monday for the shoulder injury he sustained. Dolphins Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins are concerned RB Arian Foster will miss &#8220;at minimum&#8221; of one game with aÂ gro2016-09-19 09:39:599/19: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Adrian Peterson Watch - MRI on Kneehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/09/Adrian-Peterson-Injury.html
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Minnesota Vikings improved to 2-0, beating the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, but may have lost RB Adrian Peterson for a handful of game.The Vikings have struggled to run the football in 2016, with just 95 yards over their two games.&nbsp; Only the Chicago Be2016-09-19 08:36:059/18: EndZone Score- Fantasy impact: Jarvis Landry and Marvin Jones impress in week 2http://www.endzonescore.com/fantasy-impact-jarvis-landry-marvin-jones-impress-week-2/46864
It has been a wild week 2 thus far, especially from a fantasy perspective. Through the completion of the noon games, we have seen a backup running back stick it to his former team with a second half touchdown, and we have seen multiple key players go down with devastating injuries, and we have seen 2016-09-18 17:37:139/18: NFL Spin Zone- Dolphins at Patriots Live Stream: Watch NFL Onlinehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/18/dolphins-patriots-live-stream-watch-nfl-online/
The New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphinsat Gillette Stadium on Sunday. Hereâs all the info you need to watch.
Both the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins played well in Week 1. The Patriots came away with a surprising victory over the Arizona Cardinals, while the Dolphins suffere...2016-09-18 06:37:139/17: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Rumors: Roman, Dolphins, Patriotshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/afc-east-rumors-roman-patriots-dolphins
Greg Roman&#8216;s early-season dismissal has generated consistent fallout since the Bills and their OC parted ways on Friday. The latest comes from Bills sources who are glad the firingÂ occurred. &#8220;I havenât talked to anybody that isnât excited about the move,&#8221; a Bills source told T2016-09-17 20:39:089/17: NFL Spin Zone- Los Angeles Rams: 3 Reasons They Will Beat the Seattle Seahawkshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/17/los-angeles-rams-3-reasons-will-beat-seattle-seahawks/
Last week, the Los Angeles Rams fell at San Francisco, 28-0, in embarrassing fashion. Which means theyâre primed to beat the Seahawksâ¦again.
Everyone is treated to overreaction Monday/Tuesday in the National Football League on a weekly basis during the season.
Letâs see: The A...2016-09-17 15:36:569/17: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Sleepers for Week 2http://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/17/fantasy-football-sleepers-nfl-week-2/
Heading into Fantasy Football Week 2, keep an eye on these top 10 sleepers as they have favorable matchups as it is the week of running backs.
After a huge first week of fantasy football, lots of owners enjoyed success while a few undoubtedly left some sleepers in the waiver wire that blew up over 2016-09-17 11:36:549/17: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 5 injuries to keep an eye on for Week 2http://thejetpress.com/2016/09/17/fantasy-football-top-5-injuries-week-2/
As the Fantasy Football season is underway, here are the top five injuries heading into Week 2action.
Considering the landscape of fantasy football, any freak injury to your players can and probably will decimate your entire team. However, the good news is, not to sound like weâre cheerin...2016-09-17 10:37:029/16: RotoWire- Dolphins' Arian Foster: Practices fully, but listed as questionablehttp://www.rotowire.com/football/player.htm?id=6012&refer=SportsRef
Though Foster (hamstring ) practiced fully Thursday and Friday, he ...2016-09-16 16:01:039/16: PatsPropaganda- New England Patriots Gameplan: Week 2 vs Miami Dolphinshttp://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-gameplan-dolphins/
It&#8217;s Week 2 already as the Patriots face their AFC East rival the Miami Dolphins in New England&#8217;s home opener of the 2016 season. The Patriot are still smarting over a Week 17 loss in Miami last season, with Bill Belichick coming right out and mentioning the &#8220;sickening&#8221; loss 2016-09-16 08:38:249/16: Musket Fire- Week 2: Dolphins - Patriots Preview and Predictionhttp://musketfire.com/2016/09/16/week-2-dolphins-patriots-prediction/
Last week, The New England Patriots traveled to Arizona to face the Cardinals, and escaped with a win. This week, they return home and play the Miami Dolphins, whom almost beat the Seattle Seahawks.
Despite what the stat sheet says, Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehillplayed fairly well, especially going up 2016-09-16 08:36:589/16: Mile High Sports- C.J. Anderson can be the best running back in footballhttp://milehighsports.com/c-j-anderson-can-best-running-back-football/
Eliminate the first six games of the 2015 season and C.J. Anderson has been the best running back in the NFL throughout his career.
The post C.J. Anderson can be the best running back in football appeared first on Mile High Sports.
2016-09-16 00:38:419/15: ProFootballRumors.com- Poll: Who Will Win The AFC East?http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/poll-who-will-win-the-afc-east
Of all the NFL&#8217;s divisions, the AFC East has offered the least in terms of parity during the 2010s. Every other NFL division has featured at least two teams claiming a title and this one still features a Patriots team that will deploy the Bill Belichick&#8211;Tom Brady duo for a large chunk of2016-09-15 20:40:129/15: PatsPropaganda- How Will Adam Gase&#8217;s Dolphin Offense Attack New England?http://www.patspropaganda.com/dolphins-offense-patriots/
Week 2! It&#8217;s the home opener! Jimmy G (il Grappa, JFG, wherever you want to go on this one) didn&#8217;t drop the ball! Alright, technically he did fumble once, but it wasn&#8217;t his fault. Things went as well as any of us could have hoped for in week 1. So, now&#8230; The Miami Dolphins com2016-09-15 08:38:519/15: Phin Phanatic- Start/Sit: Dolphins Fantasy Football Preview Week 2http://phinphanatic.com/2016/09/15/startsit-dolphins-fantasy-football-preview-week-2/
As expected, Miami&#039;soffense had problems getting anything going against Seattle&#039;s defense last week. The matchup doesn&#039;t look good again this week with the Dolphins going up against another tough defense in New England.
It surprised many how close the Miami Dolphins were to upsetting2016-09-15 08:36:589/14: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: 49ers, Chargers, Dolphins & Jets,http://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-49ers-chargers-dolphins-jets/
49ers 49ers OL Anthony Davis was asked if he wanted to clear up the retirement talk from this past weekend. &#8220;No, just leave it and let it fester,&#8221; Davis said, per Cam Inman. David did, however, refer to the situation as a &#8220;miscommunication&#8221; much like HC Chip Kelly did. Charge2016-09-14 16:40:249/14: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Time to say goodbye to Brian Cushing?http://torotimes.com/2016/09/14/houston-texans-time-say-goodbye-brian-cushing/
Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing has managed to play all 16 games in just three-of-eight NFL seasons, with his latest injury it could be time to move on
Linebacker Brian Cushing is one of the more beloved members of the Houston Texans ever. The star linebacker exploded onto the scene in 2016-09-14 15:37:379/13: Deep(ish) Thoughts- Fantasy Week 1: Winners and Losershttp://www.deepishthoughts.com/fantasy-week-1-winners-losers/
The first week of the NFL season is over. Which fantasy football players are exceeding expectations and which players are expected to decline?
The post Fantasy Week 1: Winners and Losers appeared first on Deep(ish) Thoughts.
2016-09-13 16:40:099/12: Stripe Hype- Cincinnati Bengals: 5 Observations From Win Over Jetshttp://stripehype.com/2016/09/12/cincinnati-bengals-5-observations-win-jets/
The Jets played an emotional game and nearly beat the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are 5 takeaways from a battle that could have gone either way.
The Cincinnati Bengals were not perfect on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but a Mike Nugent 47-yard field goal with 54 seconds remaining propelled th2016-09-12 17:37:059/11: Emerald City Swagger- Seahawks Look to Start Strong Against Miamihttp://emeraldcityswagger.com/2016/09/11/seahawks-look-start-strong-miami/
The Seahawks will try to start strong against the Miami Dolphins today at the CLink, a feat that eluded them last season.
Last year, the Seahawks struggled early in the season and it cost them in December and January, when the Arizona Cardinals ran away with the division and left them to duke it ou2016-09-11 10:36:529/10: EDSFootball- Week 1 Fantasy Football: Running Backs Start'em, Sit'emhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/09/10/week-1-fantasy-football-running-backs-startem-sitem.html
Ultimately, the decision of which player to start is largely determined by the composition of your roster (as well as your league's settings).
As an example, Ryan Mathews is listed below as a "start" for Week 1. And I'd feel comfortable going into Week 1 with him as one of my starting2016-09-10 18:36:019/9: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 1: Panthers at Broncos Reactionshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/09/09/fantasy-football-week-1-panthers-broncos-reactions/
In a thriller, the Denver Broncos pulled out a 21-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers. However, in fantasy football we&#039;ve got other things to worry about
Does Graham Gano missing a 50-yard field goal to win the game matter? Well, if you started Gano or were playing against him in fantasy foo2016-09-09 10:44:079/8: FinsLook.com- How To Beat Seattle: 5 Weaknesses to Exploithttp://www.finslook.com/how-to-beat-seattle/
The time has come, Dolphins fans! We trudged and trekked, pushed and **** through the parched wasteland of the offseason. Finally, and with great relish, we&#8217;ll quench our thirst for Miami Dolphins football, but alas, our journey has only just begun. The start of the 2016 NFL Season is up2016-09-08 19:40:379/8: Steel City Underground- 2016 NFL Predictions: AFC Easthttp://www.steelcityunderground.com/2016/09/08/2016-nfl-predictions-afc-east/
This is part of an ongoing 8-part series where the Steel City Underground team takes their stab at predicting the 2016 NFL season. This edition focuses on the AFC East. 2015 Finish Terry Brian Joe Josh NE NE NE NE NE NYJ BUF NYJ NYJ NYJ BUF MIA BUF BUF BUF MIA NYJ MIA MIA [&#8230;]
2016 NFL Predicti2016-09-08 18:38:279/8: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Sit 'Em Picks For Week 1http://thejetpress.com/2016/09/08/fantasy-football-top-10-sit-em-week-1/
As Fantasy Football is finally upon us, owners should highly consider sitting these top 10 players due to not living up to expectations.
It&#039;s Week 1 of fantasy football; this is the preview of your entire season. It is extremely important you don&#039;t fumble early in the year.
Jus2016-09-08 16:37:239/7: PatsPropaganda- PatsPropaganda AFC East Rivals Previewhttp://www.patspropaganda.com/patspropaganda-afc-east-rivals-preview/
The AFC East has been dominated by the Patriots for the past 15 years (aka the Brady/Belichick era), to a degree that hasn&#8217;t been otherwise seen in NFL history. The Patriots won the division title in 13 of those years. The two losses, to the Jets in 2002 and the Dolphins in 2008, came down [&#2016-09-07 11:39:289/6: EndZone Score- Five players that must be in your daily fantasy football lineups this weekhttp://www.endzonescore.com/five-players-must-daily-fantasy-lineups-week/45034
The emergence of daily fantasy football has nearly equaled the po**** of standard league play. There is virtually no commitment to particular players, and it requires a fraction of the research solely because you are just looking for a single weeksâ worth of production. Since it is week one, p2016-09-06 23:37:499/6: Steel City Underground- The Steelers 2016 Schedule in 4 Quarters â The Second Quarterhttp://www.steelcityunderground.com/2016/09/06/steelers-2016-schedule-4-quarters-second-quarter/
If you remember Nation, inÂ the first post of this series I suggested that at this point in the season the Steelers would be 4-0. That&#8217;s what I call a winning first quarter! In this post, I&#8217;ll be looking at the second quarter of the season. Let&#8217;s just all be a bit cautious at this 2016-09-06 12:38:129/6: FootballPerspective.com- Projected Age of Each Team&#8217;s Receiving Game in 2016http://www.footballperspective.com/projected-age-of-each-teams-receiving-game-in-2016/
In 2012, the Houston Texans went 12-4 and sent a whopping 7 offensive players to the Pro Bowl: QB Matt Schaub, RB Arian Foster, WR Andre Johnson, TE Owen Daniels, LT Duane Brown, LG Wade Smith, and C Chris Myers. But the success of that group probably feels like a distant memory, especially if you&#2016-09-06 07:36:539/6: With the First Pick- Arian Foster Named Miami Dolphins' Starting RBhttp://withthefirstpick.com/2016/09/06/foster-named-dolphins-starting-rb/
Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster still got it!
I thought he was done after he tore his Achilles tendon last year while going on 30 at the time. I was looking forward to seeing what 2015 fifth-round pick Jay Ajayi can do. Butyou could clearly see the difference between Foster and Ajayi in th2016-09-06 04:37:059/6: EndZone Score- Arian Foster to start at running back for Miami Dolphinshttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-start-running-back-miami-dolphins/44863
The Miami Dolphins will start Arian Foster at running back in week one against the Seattle Seahawks. Jay Ajay will serve as the No. 2 back.Â Foster signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Dolphins this offseason after spending the first seven years of his career with the Houston Texans. He tor2016-09-06 00:37:379/5: DFS Winning Lineups- NFL Preseason Wrap Up: Week 4http://dfswinninglineups.com/nfl-preseason-wrap-up-week-4/
The last week of preseason is typically the most unknown in terms of fantasy players. Â The starters get the game off and the players playing starting [&#8230;]2016-09-05 23:43:549/3: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins Cut Daniel Thomas, Othershttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/dolphins-begin-making-cuts
The Dolphins have begun their march towards a 53-man roster. Here&#8217;s their list of cuts so far: RB Daniel ThomasÂ (Twitter link via Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald) OL Sam Young (Twitter link via Ian Rapoport of NFL.com) DL Chris Jones DB Rashaan Melvin (Twitter link via Joe Schad of the Palm2016-09-03 13:40:019/2: Phin Phanatic- Bubble Players who should make the final rosterhttp://phinphanatic.com/2016/09/02/bubble-players-make-final-roster/
With the preseason now over, the Dolphins will have until Saturday afternoon to make decisions on their final 53-man roster. Some players have performed admirably this preseason, looking great during training camp, but remain on the bubble watch to make the team.
Along with the rest of the NFL, Mia2016-09-02 16:37:189/1: ProFootballRumors.com- Follow Pro Football Rumors On Instagramhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/09/nfl-football-instagram-pro-rumors
Pro Football Rumors recentlyÂ launched an official Instagram account (@ProFootballRumors)Â and it&#8217;s a must-follow for NFL fans. Each day, we shareÂ conversation-inspiring images about the hottest topics in football. From there, we invite you to give us a like, weigh in with your thoughts in th2016-09-01 14:41:388/31: Last Word on Sports- 2016 AFC South Breakdown by Position: The Offensehttp://lastwordonsports.com/2016/08/31/2016-afc-south-breakdown-by-position-the-offense/
2016 AFC South Breakdown by Position - The Offense: An in-depth position-by-position breakdown of the AFC South offenses.
The post 2016 AFC South Breakdown by Position: The Offense appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-08-31 14:40:268/31: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: Don't Give Up on Arian Fosterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/31/miami-dolphins-dont-give-up-on-arian-foster/
The Miami Dolphins signed veteran running back Arian Foster to fill a void at running back. Don&#039;t count the experienced back out yet.
In 2015, Arian Foster went down with a non-contact injury when his Houston Texans played the Miami Dolphins. The injury shelved Foster for the remainder of the 2016-08-31 12:37:278/31: NFL Spin Zone- Jeremy Langford: A legtimate fantasy football force in 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/31/jeremy-langford-a-legtimate-fantasy-football-force-in-2016/
Jeremy Langford&#039;s fantasy football stock shot through the roof after the departure of Matt Forte from the Chicago Bears, and he should be able to deliver.
In backing up Matt Forte in 2015, Jeremy Langford became a bit of a sensation as he averaged 3.6 yards per carry en route to 537 yards on t2016-08-31 12:37:278/30: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Stock Up/Stock Down (Week 3)http://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/30/fantasy-football-stock-upstock-down-wk-3/
Last week we saw a majority of the starters across the NFL play the most snaps they&#039;ll play until Week 1. Some players were able to improve their fantasy football stock while others not so much.
With the regular season only nine days away and fantasy drafts still ongoing, staying on top of2016-08-30 14:37:118/27: EDSFootball- Miami Dolphins Fantasy Preview: 2016 Fantasy Football Projectionshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/27/miami-dolphins-fantasy-preview-2016-fantasy-football-projections.html
In addition to viewing our 2016 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.
Below you will find our 2016 fantasy football projections for the Miami Dolphins:
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PlayerComp.Att.YardsTDINT2016-08-27 18:36:078/26: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 10 teams, No. 8 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/26/2016-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-10-teams-no-8-pick.html
Practice is the key to doing anything well and that applies to drafting fantasy football teams as well.
Starting on May 31st, we began the process of drafting one fantasy football team per day using the 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator and we will continue to do so up until th2016-08-26 22:36:078/26: With the First Pick- Arian Foster Ready to Take Over Miami Dolphins Backfieldhttp://withthefirstpick.com/2016/08/26/foster-ready-take-dolphins-backfield/
Arian Foster isready to roll for the Miami Dolphins.
I actually owe him an apology for saying he was done after tearing his Achilles at 30. I didn&#039;t believe he would recover as quickly and regain the explosion he had throughout his career. And at the same time, I thought Jay Ajayi was ready to2016-08-26 00:38:228/25: EndZone Score- Expect regression from Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkinshttp://www.endzonescore.com/expect-regression-from-houston-texans-wide-receiver-deandre-hopkins/43726
The importance of total targets to a receiver cannot be expressed enough when talking in terms of overall fantasy output. The base concept is pretty simple: if a receiver is not being heavily targeted, the odds of him producing relevant stat lines is significantly lower. Unfortunately, it is not tha2016-08-25 13:37:238/24: NFL Trade Rumors- NFL Notes: Dolphins, Jets & Packershttp://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-dolphins-jets-packers/
Dolphins Barry Jackson of the Miami HeraldÂ writesÂ that the Dolphins will likely keep four running backs come roster cuts. Jackson mentionsÂ that an &#8220;easy solution&#8221; to the crowded backfield of five is to place rookie RBÂ Kenyan DrakeÂ on short-term I.R. allowing the team to hold off on 2016-08-24 23:40:298/23: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Hackenberg, Sheard, Patriotshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/08/hackenberg-dolphins-sheard-patriots
Can theÂ JetsÂ bend league rules and keep all four of theirÂ quarterbacks by stashing Christian Hackenberg on IR? Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News thinks it&#8217;s a good idea. Technically, teams are prohibited fromÂ putting healthy players on injured reserve, but the rules for that are rare2016-08-23 15:40:228/22: Thoughts From Scott- 3rd Annual 32 in 32ish NFL Previews: Miami Dolphinshttps://thoughtsfromscottj.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/3rd-annual-32-in-32ish-nfl-previews-miami-dolphins/
OurÂ previews of allÂ 32 NFL teamsÂ continue as we move on to the next team in theÂ AFC East, the Miami Dolphins,Â who finished inÂ last placeÂ in the division last season. After two straight 8-8 finishes, the Dolphins took a step back in 2015, going 6-10. The team lost starting RB Lamar Miller to f2016-08-22 19:39:408/21: Last Word on Sports- Will the New Miami Dolphins Right the Ship?http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/08/21/new-miami-dolphins-right-ship/
Will the New Miami Dolphins Stop the team's sinking ship? The Fins are coming off of a dreadful season. Can Adam Gase and company reverse the trend?
The post Will the New Miami Dolphins Right the Ship? appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-08-21 20:40:208/21: Last Word on Sports- Dallas Cowboys Defense: Preseason Game Two Analysishttp://lastwordonsports.com/2016/08/21/dallas-cowboys-defense-preseason-game-2-analysis/
Dallas Cowboys defense:The Dallas Cowboys defense has shown promise in the first two preseason games of the season.
The post Dallas Cowboys Defense: Preseason Game Two Analysis appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-08-21 19:40:128/19: SFBay- Raiders need to improve their ground gamehttps://sfbay.ca/2016/08/18/raiders-need-to-improve-their-ground-game/
The one area the Raiders haven't built up over the last three seasons is running back, and it's showing. 2016-08-19 00:36:468/18: FootballPerspective.com- David Johnson, Receiving Superstarhttp://www.footballperspective.com/david-johnson-receiving-superstar/
The great Chris Wesseling at NFL.com published an article this weekÂ about Cardinals running backÂ David Johnson. Â The piece contained lofty praise about Johnson&#8217;s receiving ability, so much so that it made me want to re-evaluate his rookie stats. One place where Johnson&#8217;s receiving abi2016-08-18 09:35:468/18: Last Word on Sports- Arian Foster, Lamar Miller Performance Prediction for 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/08/18/arian-foster-lamar-miller-performance-prediction-2016/
Running backs Arian Foster, Lamar Miller Performance Prediction for the 2016 season. In the off-season, both players swapped teams. Both are playing with a chip on their shoulders after being misused over the previous seasons.
The post Arian Foster, Lamar Miller Performance Prediction for 2016 app2016-08-18 06:39:568/17: Last Word on Sports- 2016 AFC East Breakdown by Position: The Offensehttp://lastwordonsports.com/2016/08/17/2016-afc-east-breakdown-offense/
2016 AFC East Breakdown by Position: The Offense - From quarterback to offensive line, which teams have the best units in the division heading into 2016?
The post 2016 AFC East Breakdown by Position: The Offense appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-08-17 10:39:498/16: NFL Spin Zone- Countdown to Kickoff: Profile on Miami Dolphins No. 23 Jay Ajayihttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/16/countdown-kickoff-profile-miami-dolphins-no-23-jay-ajayi/
The Countdown to Kickoff series continues on with a profile on Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi.
Just over three weeks to go.
There are exactly 23 days until the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers open up the 2016 NFL regular season with a Super Bowl rematch. In the meantime, we at NFL Sp2016-08-16 19:37:238/16: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Stock Up/Stock Downhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/16/fantasy-football-stock-upstock/
Manyof the starters only played a series or two during Week 1 of the preseason but there were some obvious takeaways from those limited snaps.
Who was starting?
Who was healthy?
Who looked comfortable and consistent and who didn&#039;t?
Based on these small sample sizes, we can twe2016-08-16 19:37:238/16: PhinManiacs.com- Newshttp://www.phinmaniacs.com/news
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The Dolphins are back to work after competing in their first preseason game against the New York Giants on Friday. Here are ten thoughts to kickoff the week leading up to the next game against the Seahawks.1. The offensive line has been roasted after last Fridayâs 2016-08-16 11:40:368/16: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: The Bestsâ¦and the Worst in 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/16/miami-dolphins-bestsand-worst-2016/
Every team makes its good and bad moves during the offseason. Here we take a look at how the Miami Dolphins the last few months.
Aug 12, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during pre game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TO2016-08-16 10:37:028/16: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Predictions 2016: AFC East Over/Under Win Totalshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/16/nfl-predictions-2016-afc-east-overunder-win-totals/
The AFC East is looking strong, but who&#039;s truly going to win ten games? The lines have been set and the AFC East over/under win totals are out. Which teamâs record looks bogus? NFL Predictions 2016.
Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in todayâs NFL Sports Debate. Two brothers from N...2016-08-16 08:37:018/15: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 teams, No. 8 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/15/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-no-8-pick.html
Practice is the key to doing anything well and that applies to drafting fantasy football teams as well.
Starting on May 31st, we began the process of drafting one fantasy football team per day using the 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator and we will continue to do so up until th2016-08-15 20:36:018/14: ProFootballRumors.com- PFR Originals: 8/7/16 &#8211; 8/14/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/08/pfr-originals-8716-81416
The original analysis and content produced by the PFR staff during the past week: In PFRâs new series The Beat, Zach Links is conducting interviews with beat writers, columnists, and TV personalities about the team that they cover. Zach spoke with twoÂ writers lastÂ week: Bob Condotta of the Seatt2016-08-14 16:39:268/14: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 9http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/14/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-round-9.html
Last weekend, four of our contributors -- Brendan Donahue, Sean Beazley, Dan Yanotchko and yours truly -- began a new 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft.
While this is a "slow" mock, we will post picks as they are made and I will add comments for the picks as well.
The mock uses standa2016-08-14 07:35:568/13: Thoughts From Scott- 3rd Annual 32 in 32ish NFL Previews: Houston Texanshttps://thoughtsfromscottj.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/3rd-annual-32-in-32ish-nfl-previews-houston-texans/
We move on to the AFC South in our continuing previews of allÂ 32 NFL teamsÂ over the course of 32 days (or so), with the Houston Texans, whoÂ won the division last season. The Texans had an eventful offseason, spending a lot of money to essentially redo their offense, signing arguably the best quar2016-08-13 18:39:078/11: NFL Spin Zone- AFC East: 2016 Season Previewhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/11/afc-east-2016-season-preview/
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and football season will soon be upon us. The season should have started earlier this week with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, but thanks to a field snafu, the official start of football has been postponed. Regardless of when the first kickoff comes, the regu2016-08-11 16:37:108/10: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 6http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/10/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-round-6.html
Four of our contributors -- Brendan Donahue, Sean Beazley, Dan Yanotchko and yours truly -- began a new 2016 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft this past Sunday.
While this is a "slow" mock, we will post picks as they are made and I will add comments for the picks as well and we are now ha2016-08-10 19:37:018/9: ProFootballRumors.com- Offseason In Review: Miami Dolphinshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/08/offseason-in-review-miami-dolphins-2016
With the exception of the Rams, perhaps no team in the NFL defines mediocrity more than the Dolphins. Since winning the AFC East with an 11-5 record in 2008, Miami has not earned another postseason appearance, posting a 49-63 record during that time while never winning more than eight games in a sin2016-08-09 22:41:138/9: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: The All-Undervauled Teamhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/09/fantasy-football-undervauled-team/
Every year there are players who get no love or recognition when it comes to fantasy football. For one reason or another, a plethora of players will be drafted ahead of them.
Maybe it&#039;s because they are coming off a season with bad statistics, injuries or simply due to their age. Either wa2016-08-09 09:37:068/8: Musket Fire- New England Patriots 2016 Season Predictionhttp://musketfire.com/2016/08/08/new-england-patriots-2016-season-prediction/
It was over three months ago that the NFL released this year&#039;s schedule and everyone is continuously counting down the days until the first snap of the season.
The New England Patriots&#039; 2016 season looks to be a challenging one, but it should come with a lot of excitement.
Looking ba2016-08-08 06:37:538/7: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Average Draft Position: Weekly Risers and Fallers in Fantasy ADPhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/07/2016-fantasy-football-weekly-risers-fallers-fantasy-adp.html
Every Sunday this offseason, we will post an update in players that have had the biggest moves â both up and down â in fantasy football average draft position (ADP) from the previous week.
With this information, we can get a better sense of changes in the collective perceptions of f2016-08-07 18:36:288/7: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 teams, No. 1 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/07/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-no-1-pick.html
Practice is the key to doing anything well and that applies to drafting fantasy football teams as well.
Starting on May 31st, we began the process of drafting one fantasy football team per day using the 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator and we will continue to do so up until th2016-08-07 10:36:038/7: Empire Writes Back- New York Jets: Ranking AFC East Rushing Attackshttp://empirewritesback.com/2016/08/07/new-york-jets-ranking-afc-east-rushing-attacks/
The New York Jets will be attempting to win the AFC East in 2016. One of the ways they can accomplish that is with a strong running game.
Running the football is something that many teams have been going away from in recent years, as rule changes in the secondary have made it much easier to thr2016-08-07 06:36:578/6: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 14 teams, No. 3 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/06/2016-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-14-teams-no-3-pick.html
Practice is the key to doing anything well and that applies to drafting fantasy football teams as well.
Starting on May 31st, we began the process of drafting one fantasy football team per day using the 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator and we will continue to do so up until th2016-08-06 18:35:598/5: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Houston Texans Opportunity Breakdownhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/05/fantasy-football-houston-texans-opportunity-breakdown/
The Houston Texans led the league in plays called last season. Going forward, with new fixtures at quarterback and running back, let&#039;s see if they plan to change anything in 2016.
Despite winning the AFC South in 2015, the Houston Texans changed a lot of pieces on their offense. Gone are v2016-08-05 16:37:558/4: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: The Bestsâ¦and the Worst in 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/08/04/houston-texans-the-bestsand-the-worst-in-2016/
Every team makes its good and bad moves during the offseason. Here we take a look at how the Houston Texans fared the last few months.
August is just around the corner and NFL training camps are starting to open. And we are less than two weeks to the start of the 2016 preseason and the Pro Foot2016-08-04 15:37:018/3: Fueled By Sports- 2016 NFL Predictions: Part 2http://www.fueledbysports.com/2016-nfl-predictions-part-2/
Part 1 Note:Â This is a satirical article. *Former Minnesota Viking running back Onterrio Smith makes a comeback, not as a player, but as a pitchman for his new Whizzinator-like product to help players beat drug tests. The product, which is endorsed by the estate of Prince, is called the âPurple V2016-08-03 20:39:158/3: FinsLook.com- The Fins Broadcast &#8211; Episode 4http://www.finslook.com/fins-broadcast-4/
On today&#8217;s episode of TFB, we&#8217;re discussing our impressions of the first four days of Miami Dolphins Training Camp 2016. Ron and Vero cover everything from the new coaching regime getting its feet wet, to the situation facing the second and third levels of the defense. From the early sig2016-08-03 09:38:558/3: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 teams, No. 2 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/03/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-no-2-pick.html
Practice is the key to doing anything well and that applies to drafting fantasy football teams as well.
Starting on May 31st, we began the process of drafting one fantasy football team per day using the 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator and we will continue to do so up until th2016-08-03 06:35:598/2: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Projections: Miami Dolphins Fantasy Previewhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/08/02/2016-fantasy-football-projections-miami-dolphins-fantasy-preview.html
In addition to viewing our 2016 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we will post our preseason projections per team.
Below you will find our 2016 fantasy football projections for the Miami Dolphins:
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PlayerComp.Att.YardsTDINT2016-08-02 19:35:597/31: ProFootballRumors.com- PFR Originals: 7/24/16 &#8211; 7/21/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/pfr-originals-72416-72116
The original content and analysis produced the PFR staff during the past week: In PFR&#8217;s new series The Beat, Zach Links is conducting interviews with beat writers, columnists, and TV personalities about the team that they cover. Zach spoke with four writers this week: Greg Auman of the Tampa B2016-07-31 17:38:487/31: ProFootballRumors.com- East Notes: McDaniels, Dolphins, Billshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/east-notes-mcdaniels-dolphins-bills
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, whose brief stint as Denver&#8217;s head coach from 2009-2010 was generally a disaster, has more than rehabilitated his re**** since reprising his role as New England OC in 2012. He is mentioned as a top head coaching candidate each offseason, and a2016-07-31 11:39:567/31: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans Cannot Afford to Ignore DeAndre Hopkinshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/31/houston-texans-cannot-afford-ignore-deandre-hopkins/
Now with the Houston Texans franchise player, J.J. Watt, out for an extended period of time, this is not the time for the Texans to ignore their next best player, DeAndre Hopkins.
Houston Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has decided to leave the team facilities, and opt to hold out as Adam2016-07-31 10:37:287/30: FinsLook.com- Dolphins Training Camp: 5 Early Takeawayshttp://www.finslook.com/dolphins-training-camp-5-early-takeaways/
We finally made it. The wait was long, and the days boring, but we&#8217;ve ultimately reached go-time for the Miami Dolphins 51st Season. The first two days of camp have been a whirlwind; mostly an acclimatizing period for players and new staffers alike. Whereas the past few months saw discourse am2016-07-30 16:39:287/30: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Season: Win-Loss Predictions for All 32 Teamshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/30/2016-nfl-season-win-loss-predictions-32-teams/
How far will the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos fall? We&#039;ll project every team&#039;s final win-loss record for the 2016 NFL season.
As training camps open and before injuries pile up, weâll go through all 32 teams with a win-loss projection and analysis on the predicti...2016-07-30 15:36:557/30: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: The All-Overvauled Teamhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/30/fantasy-football-overvauled-team/
When you enter your fantasy football draft, don&#039;t be a fan. Don&#039;t draft a player because you like the way he dabs or because he plays for your favorite team.
You shouldn&#039;t focus so much about the player himself but instead, his numbers. You know, his targets, yards, touchdowns, o2016-07-30 14:38:007/30: Last Word on Sports- Miami Dolphins Most Difficult Games in 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/30/miami-dolphins-most-difficult-games-2016/
Ranking the eight most difficult games for the Miami Dolphins during their 2016 NFL regular season.
The post Miami Dolphins Most Difficult Games in 2016 appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-07-30 10:39:137/29: ProFootballRumors.com- Texans Extend GM Rick Smithhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/texans-extend-gm-rick-smith
The Texans and executive vice president and general manager Rick Smith have agreed to a four-year contract extension, reports Mark Berman of FOX 26 (Twitter link). Financial terms are not yet available, but the deal is set to keep Smith in Houston through the 2020 season. &#8220;Rick is an important2016-07-29 18:40:157/28: ProFootballRumors.com- The Beat: Armando Salguero On The Dolphinshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/miami-dolphins-armando-salguero
WithÂ the season fast approaching, weâreÂ chatting with beat writers from around the league to gain insight on each teamâs offseason and how those moves will impactÂ the season ahead. Today, we continueÂ the series by discussing theÂ DolphinsÂ withÂ Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald. You can 2016-07-28 12:40:027/28: Bigfoot Sports- What can we Expect from Arian Foster in Miami?http://bigfootsportsblog.com/what-can-we-expect-from-arian-foster-in-miami/
Arian Foster is one of the most special players in the NFL for me, at least in regards to fantasy football. The second year that I did fantasy was in 2010, the year that Arian Foster burst onto the scene. During that 2010 fantasy draft, I snagged Arian Foster in like the 12th round of [&#8230;]2016-07-28 00:41:317/27: Last Word on Sports- San Diego Chargers Most Difficult Games in 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/27/san-diego-chargers-most-difficult-games-in-2016/
As the off-season comes to a close, Last Word on Sports looks into each team's schedule. Here are the San Diego Chargers most difficult games.
The post San Diego Chargers Most Difficult Games in 2016 appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-07-27 10:40:087/27: Last Word on Sports- San Diego Chargers Easiest Games in 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/27/san-diego-chargers-easiest-games-2016/
As the off-season comes to a close, Last Word on Sports looks into each team's schedule. Here are the San Diego Chargers easiest games.
The post San Diego Chargers Easiest Games in 2016 appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-07-27 10:40:087/26: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Bills, Bush, Foster, Dolphinshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/bills-reggie-bush-arian-foster
Here&#8217;s a look at the AFC East: The Bills and Reggie Bush are still talking, a source with knowledge of the situation tells Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. A little over a week ago, it was reported that Buffalo made an offer to the former No. 2 overall pick. Florio hears that the Bills [&#8232016-07-26 12:40:047/26: House of Houston- Texans: Can They Win If J.J. Watt Is Not Healthy?http://houseofhouston.com/2016/07/26/texans-can-they-win-if-j-j-watt-is-not-healthy/
The Texans have made what seem like significant upgrades this offseason, which have fans expectations high for the upcoming season. With this being said, almost all of the attention was paid to the offensive side of the ball and the team&#039;s biggest star J.J. Watt has gone under the knife seven w2016-07-26 09:37:087/25: Last Word on Sports- Cincinnati Bengals Easiest Games in 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/25/cincinnati-bengals-easiest-games-2016/
Cincinnati Bengals Easiest games in 2016. Which team has earned the most undesirable number one title of the year? Will the Bengals take these games off?
The post Cincinnati Bengals Easiest Games in 2016 appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-07-25 08:40:097/25: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Lions: Bob Quinn's Approach to the Preseason Rosterhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2016/07/25/detroit-lions-bob-quinns-approach-preseason-roster/
Detroit Lions General Manager Bob Quinn is heading into his first preseason. How he manages the roster over the next seven weeks will set the tone for the upcoming year.
Currently, the Detroit Lions have 90 players signed to their roster. On July 29th, the team will begin training camp and on A2016-07-25 08:37:367/24: ProFootballRumors.com- Lions To Work Out Jimmy Clausenhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/lions-to-work-out-jimmy-clausen
Jimmy Clausen&#8216;s Monday workout tour will venture west from Washington D.C., with the well-traveled backup set to audition for the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Similarly to his Redskins showcase, Clausen will throw to visiting wide receivers on Monday in Detroit, reports the Detroit F2016-07-24 18:39:537/24: ProFootballRumors.com- 6 Key Stories: 7/17/16 &#8211; 7/24/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/6-key-stories-71716-72416
The headlines from the past week at PFR: The Dolphins land a running back.Â After striking out on C.J. Anderson, Chris Johnson, and others over the offseason, the Dolphins agreed to terms with former Texans running back Arian Foster, hammering out a one-year deal that contains $400K guaranteed and h2016-07-24 16:39:417/23: The Jet Press- Top 5 undrafted players to watchhttp://thejetpress.com/2016/07/23/nfl-top-5-undrafted-players-watch/
As NFL teamsprepare for training camp, keep an eye on these top five undrafted players as there could be some hidden gems in the mix.
In 2016, 253 players were drafted, but much more will find a home on an NFL squad. This influx of talent will come in the form of undrafted free agents (UDFA&#039;s)2016-07-23 16:37:407/22: ProFootballRumors.com- Pigskin Links: Giants, Foster, Packershttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/pigskin-links-giants-arian-foster
Here at Pro Football Rumors, we deliver up-to-the-minute news on NFL transactions and high-quality original analysis. Each week, we alsoÂ feature some of the best blog articles from around the web in our regularÂ feature, Pigskin Links. Weâre looking for interesting reads on all things football fr2016-07-22 18:39:557/22: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Preseason depth chart projectionhttp://torotimes.com/2016/07/22/houston-texans-preseason-depth-chart-projection/
An early look at how the top two players at each position fill the depth chart for the Houston Texans as training camp approaches
The Houston Texans are heading into the 2016 season looking to defend their crown as the AFC South Champions. They won the division thanks to a 9-7 record, which cam2016-07-22 14:37:417/22: NFL Spin Zone- Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Most Important Playershttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/22/philadelphia-eagles-5-important-players/
There have been many changes for the Philadelphia Eagles since the conclusion of the â15 season. They have a new head coach, drafted a "quarterback of the future" and had serious roster changes onboth the offense and defense. What is in store for this franchise during the â16 s...2016-07-22 09:37:347/21: ProFootballRumors.com- Follow Pro Football Rumors On Instagramhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/follow-instagram-best-nfl-football
Pro Football Rumors recentlyÂ launched an official Instagram account (@ProFootballRumors)Â and it&#8217;s a must-follow for NFL fans. Each day, we shareÂ conversation-inspiring images about the hottest topics in football. From there, we invite you to give us a like, weigh in with your thoughts in th2016-07-21 13:39:247/20: ProFootballRumors.com- North Notes: Lions, Browns, Packers, Bearshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/north-notes-lions-browns-bryant-packers-rodgers-bears-larsen
The Lions finished 27th in rushing DVOA last season and still have uncertainty along their offensive line, meaning their running game is a question mark as the club heads into the 2016 campaign, writes Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. Free agent Arian Foster was scheduled to work out for Detroit this 2016-07-20 22:39:457/20: Toro Times- Former Texans Arian Foster: Good fit, or progress stopper?http://torotimes.com/2016/07/20/former-texans-arian-foster-good-fit-or-progress-stopper/
After seven season as a member of the Houston Texans, Arian Foster is set to join the Miami Dolphins. Will he be a good fit, or a progress stopper?
On Monday the Miami Dolphins announced they had come to terms with former Houston Texans running back, and franchise rushing leader, Arian Foster. 2016-07-20 11:36:407/20: Inside the Pylon- 2016 AFC East Roster Evaluationhttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/teams-nfl/afc-east/2016/07/19/2016-afc-east-roster-evaluation/
The post 2016 AFC East Roster Evaluation appeared first on Inside The Pylon.
2016-07-20 09:38:457/20: FootballPerspective.com- Arian Foster and 100-yard rushing gameshttp://www.footballperspective.com/arian-foster-and-100-yard-rushing-games/
Arian Foster&#8216;s emergence as a star was almost as sudden as his (likely) exit. An undrafted free agent in 2009, Foster rushed for 100 yards in his first start &#8212; in week 17 of the &#8217;09 season. Then, in 2010, he led the NFL in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, beginning a five2016-07-20 07:35:567/19: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Bills, Jets, Mangold, Fins, Gasehttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/afc-east-notes-bills-jets-mangold-fins-gase
This season is only Rex Ryan&#8216;s second with the Bills, but it might already be a make-or-break year for the head coach. With the Bills&#8217; disappointing defense having been the primary cause of the team&#8217;s 8-8 finish in 2015, another year without a playoff berth could push Ryan out of B2016-07-19 19:39:297/19: Phin Phanatic- Fantasy impacts for Ajayi and Fosterhttp://phinphanatic.com/2016/07/19/fantasy-impacts-for-ajayi-and-foster/
The addition of Arian Foster to the Miami Dolphins puts a damper on Jay Ajayi&#039;s fantasy value. What can fantasy owners expect to see from the Dolphins duo backfield in 2016?
In an article yesterday, I wanted to know if Dolphins fans wanted Arian Foster in Miami. Well, shortly after, Foster com2016-07-19 18:36:467/19: Last Word on Sports- New York Jets Easiest Games in 2016http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/19/new-york-jets-easiest-games-2016/
As the off-season winds down, the LWOS NFL department will be analyzing teams' schedules. Here, the New York Jets easiest games of 2016 are the focus.
The post New York Jets Easiest Games in 2016 appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-07-19 16:39:227/19: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: 5 Most Important Playershttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/19/miami-dolphins-5-important-players/
The Miami Dolphins are headed in a new direction after the disaster that was the â15 season. For Miami, they have a new head coach, and with that, new players added to the roster who must get this franchise back to their winning ways of the past.
Though they are from the sunshine state, n...2016-07-19 16:36:537/19: FinsLook.com- 5 Reasons to Like the Dolphins&#8217; Signing of Arian Fosterhttp://www.finslook.com/5-reasons-to-like-the-dolphins-signing-of-arian-foster/
Mid-July is not generally a time of year that we hope to hear breaking news about our football team. Much of the time in these instances, it involves the off-field misadventures of a player, and means dark clouds on the horizon&#8230;but not all of the time. The Dolphins&#8217; months-long search fo2016-07-19 13:42:467/18: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Ausberry, Lions, Hawks, Saintshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/extra-points-ausberry-lions-seahawks-carroll-schneider-saints-packers
Free agent tight end David Ausberry tore his Achilles during a November workout with the Jets, PFR has learned. Clearly, the injury was devastating turn of events for Ausberry, who spent last summer with the Lions before being waived in August. The 28-year-old Ausberry, who is expected to be healthy2016-07-18 22:39:207/18: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Geno, Fitz, Harris, Foster, Patshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/afc-east-notes-jets-geno-fitzpatrick-harris-fins-foster-pats-ebner-bills
The Jets/Ryan Fitzpatrick saga could last well into training camp, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter links), who adds that New York&#8217;s staff may need to see how Geno Smith performs in preseason contests before deciding if the club can cope without Fitzpatrick. Given that the Jets cl2016-07-18 21:44:197/18: Toro Times- Arian Foster Signs with Dolphinshttp://torotimes.com/2016/07/18/arian-foster-signs-with-dolphins/
The all-time leading rusher in Texans history has signed a one year deal with the Dolphins, getting a new team just before training camp:
Arian Foster has looked for a new home for months. Being an older running back and coming off an injury, things can be tough. But he finally found a home today a2016-07-18 20:37:577/18: EndZone Score- Breaking: Arian Foster to sign with Miami Dolphinshttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-miami-dolphins/41352
Former All-Pro running back ArianÂ Foster appears to have signed on with the Miami Dolphins for the 2016 season. According to NFL Network&#8217;s Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins locked up Foster Monday after his second workout with the team. After the deal was struck, Alex Marvez of NFL on Fox reported t2016-07-18 17:37:577/18: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: The Best Landing Place for Arian Foster?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/18/miami-dolphins-the-best-landing-place-for-arian-foster/
The Miami Dolphins are beginning anew once again as they look to get back to the playoffs for the first time since â08. Can running back Arian Foster stay healthy and be a key contributor to the club?
It seems that the time for free-agent running back Arian Foster has finally come.
The all...2016-07-18 17:37:487/18: Last Word on Sports- Arian Foster Signs With the Miami Dolphinshttp://lastwordonsports.com/2016/07/18/arian-foster-signs/
Running back Arian Foster signed a one-year, contract with the Miami Dolphins. Financial terms have not yet been released. Foster had spent his entire career with the Houston Texans after going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft. Arian Foster is signing a one-year deal with Miami, per sources. â Adam2016-07-18 16:42:307/18: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins To Sign Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/dolphins-sign-arian-foster
The Dolphins have agreed to sign Arian Foster, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). It&#8217;s a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Coming off a torn Achillesâ tendon last October, Foster had previously been connected to three teams this offseason, in2016-07-18 16:42:167/18: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Miami Dolphins Sign Arian Fosterhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/07/Dolphins-Sign-RB-Arian-Foster.html
Embed from Getty ImagesOn March 3rd, the Houston Texans cut RB Arian Foster after another injury plagued season. Foster appeared in just four games, and averaged 2.6 YPC on 63 attempts. After working out with both the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins, the Dolphins signed Arian Foster.Between 2012016-07-18 16:36:537/18: Phin Phanatic- Do Dolphins fans want Arian Foster in Miami?http://phinphanatic.com/2016/07/18/do-dolphins-fans-want-arian-foster-in-miami/
Arian Foster is scheduled to meet and workout for Miami on Monday. The visit will be Foster&#039;s second with the Dolphins this off-season. The Dolphins could use some veteran experience in their backfield, but do Dolphins fans want to see Foster wind up in Miami?
Arian Foster is, once again, link2016-07-18 14:37:347/18: NFL Spin Zone- Buffalo Bills: Reggie Bush is the only option anywayhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/07/18/buffalo-bills-reggie-bush-is-the-only-option-anyway/
Whenever an over-the-hill veteran with a big name is linked to an NFL team, the news tends to elicit more strong reactions than it should. Reports indicating that the Buffalo Bills have significant interest in running back Reggie Bush most definitely fall under this category.
A few days ago, CB2016-07-18 12:36:517/18: Toro Times- Former Houston Texans RB Arian Foster working out with Dolphins, Lionshttp://torotimes.com/2016/07/18/former-houston-texans-rb-arian-foster-working-out-with-dolphins-lions/
Houston Texans franchise rushing leader Arian Foster is set to work out for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions this week as he looks for a new home
Undrafted out of Tennessee in 2009, running back Arian Foster came to the Houston Texans a relative unknown. Seven seasons later he was let g2016-07-18 11:37:397/18: EndZone Score- Signing Arian Foster could propel Miami Dolphins into playoffshttp://www.endzonescore.com/signing-arian-foster-could-propel-miami-dolphins-into-playoffs/41324
Tomorrow, former All-Pro running back Arian Foster will work out for the Miami Dolphins, a team in serious need of a proven running back. While there have been rumors swirling for months now that the two parties were mutually interested in each other, nothing much has come of it until now. Former Te2016-07-18 00:37:537/17: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Manziel, Edelman, Bailey, Lionshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/extra-points-manziel-edelman-bailey-lions
The prospect of his NFL careerÂ currently exists as a sore conversation topicÂ for Johnny Manziel. The 23-year-old former Browns quarterback, according to Kent Babb of the Washington Post, orders the subjectÂ changed whenÂ his playing career or the NFL comes up duringÂ discussions with his friends. 2016-07-17 22:40:037/17: Detroit Jock City- Detroit Lions Have Interest in Free Agent RB Arian Fosterhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2016/07/17/detroit-lions-have-interest-in-free-agent-rb-arian-foster/
This late in the offseason is light on big impact free agents but the Detroit Lions are showing interest in a big name.
The Detroit Lions have no shortage of bodies at running back but they are apparently on the lookout for an upgrade if they can find one. According to ESPN&#039;s Adam Schefter a2016-07-17 22:36:387/17: ProFootballRumors.com- Arian Foster To Work Out For Dolphins, Lionshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/07/arian-foster-to-work-out-for-dolphins-lions
Arian Foster will attempt to find a second NFL employer this week, making commitments to visit the Dolphins and Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter). The former All-Pro will first visit the Dolphins, being scheduled to do so on Monday, and then meet with Lions representatives later 2016-07-17 20:39:207/17: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Round 9http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/07/17/2016-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-round-9.html
Last weekend, four of our contributors -- Brendan Donahue, Sean Beazley, Dan Yanotchko and yours truly -- began a new 2016 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft.
It will be a "slow" mock, but we will post picks as they are made and I will add comments for the picks as well.
The mock uses p2016-07-17 08:36:047/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans Games by Difficulty: No. 9http://torotimes.com/2016/07/12/houston-texans-games-by-difficulty-no-9/
As we round out the first half of the countdown, we have another divisional opponents--the Indianapolis Colts:
Last year was an odd year in the AFC South. The Colts have dominated the division for most of the history of its existence, but last year none of the teams took the division by the horns a2016-07-12 11:36:407/8: Toro Times- Houston Texans Games by Difficulty: No. 13http://torotimes.com/2016/07/08/houston-texans-games-by-difficulty-no-13/
Coming in at number 13 on the countdown of most difficult Houston Texans games is the week one showdown against the Chicago Bears. The Monsters of the Midway have not made the postseason since 2010 and are looking to get back on top under John Fox.
Marc Trestman was fired after two unsuccessful sea2016-07-08 13:37:537/4: The Pewter Plank- Which Running Back Pattern Will Buccaneers' Doug Martin Follow?http://thepewterplank.com/2016/07/04/running-back-pattern-will-doug-martin-follow/
After a big 2015 campaign, Doug Martin signed a five-year, $35.75-million contract to remain with the Buccaneers. How will his numbers stack up against running backs that had their big years rewarded with big contracts in recent years? Here, we take a look at what to expect from Martin as he enters 2016-07-04 06:36:376/30: Last Word on Sports- 4 Possible Landing Spots for Running Back Arian Fosterhttp://lastwordonsports.com/2016/06/30/four-possible-landing-spots-arian-foster/
NFL running back Arian Foster is a free agent. Here are four teams he would be good with. How will he help them? Which two teams would be REALLY good?
The post 4 Possible Landing Spots for Running Back Arian Foster appeared first on Last Word On Sports.
2016-06-30 16:39:406/28: Inside the Iggles- 5 remaining free agents the Eagles should consider signinghttp://insidetheiggles.com/2016/06/28/5-remaining-free-agents-eagles-consider/
There&#039;s still some quality free agents out there, and a few of them should intrigue the Eagles.
Every year, there are a few free agents that slip through the cracks. It&#039;s not often you pick up a free agent at the end of June, and they make a huge impact. However, there are a few guys st2016-06-28 12:38:366/28: NFL Spin Zone- DeAndre Hopkins Can Carry Houston Texans Offense to Playoffs Againhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/28/deandre-hopkins-can-carry-houston-texans-offense-playoffs/
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is the offensive force driving the team to the playoffs, balancing the defense on a team that has struggled to produce on offense.
When most casual fans think of the Houston Texans, they think defense.
The image of J.J. Watt tearing up offensive lines2016-06-28 09:37:016/28: FootballPerspective.com- Guest Post: Brad Oremland, Best WRs By Decade: 2000-09 and 2005-14http://www.footballperspective.com/guest-post-brad-oremland-best-wrs-by-decade-2000-09-and-2005-14/
Brad Oremland is a longtime commenter and a fellow football historian. Brad is also a senior NFL writer at Sports Central. He&#8217;s also a semi-regular writer here, and you can view all of Brad&#8217;s Football Perspective writing at this page. Brad is working on a WR Project where he analyzes the2016-06-28 08:36:046/27: Toro Times- Who will be the Houston Texans offensive MVP in 2016?http://torotimes.com/2016/06/27/who-will-be-the-houston-texans-offensive-mvp-in-2016/
After making some wholesale changes to their offensive skill players could the Houston Texans have a new offensive MVP in 2016?
In 2015 the best offensive player on the Houston Texans was hands down DeAndre Hopkins. The third-year wide receiver exploded for 111 receptions 1,521 yards and 11 touchdo2016-06-27 10:37:206/26: ProFootballRumors.com- Week In Review: 6/19/16 &#8211; 6/26/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/week-in-review-61916-62616
Franchise-Tagged Players: Broncos, LB Von Miller haven&#8217;t negotiated in weeks (link) Talks between QB Kirk Cousins, Redskins going nowhere (link) Bears, WR Alshon Jeffery still discussing extension (link) CB Trumaine Johnson unlikely to reach long-term deal with Rams (link) Free Agents: RB Aria2016-06-26 16:39:446/24: ProFootballRumors.com- NFC East Notes: Foster, Redskins, Giantshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/arian-foster-redskins-giants
Rich Tandler of RealRedskins.com pondered whether the Redskins should look into signing free agent running back Arian Foster. The tailback is reportedly expected to be healthy in time for training camp and three teams have expressed interest in him this offseason, though it&#8217;s unclear if the Re2016-06-24 13:39:306/22: Inside the Pylon- AFC South Preview Series: 2016 Houston Texanshttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/teams-nfl/afc-south/houston-texans/2016/06/22/afc-south-preview-series-2016-houston-texans/
The AFC South is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing divisions in the NFL. Matt Danely begins a four-part series breaking down ...
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2016-06-22 10:37:366/20: ProFootballRumors.com- Arian Foster To Be Ready For Training Camp?http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/arian-foster-to-be-ready-for-training-camp
Free agent running back Arian Foster is expected to be healthy in time for training camp, a source tells Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. That news jibes with a report earlier this month that indicated that although Foster could have passed a physical in early June, he would wait until the end of July to 2016-06-20 16:39:086/20: ProFootballRumors.com- Pro Football Rumors Featureshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/pro-football-rumors-features-2016
Pro Football Rumors passes along the latest news and rumors on NFL player movement 365 days a year, but those arenât the only updates youâll see on the site. On our right sidebar, youâll find a number of additional features and featured posts. Hereâs a rundown of a few of them: Using your iO2016-06-20 13:39:366/15: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins Sign Drake, Wrap Up Draft Classhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/dolphins-sign-kenyan-drake
The Dolphins officially signed third-round pickÂ Kenyan DrakeÂ today, as Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald tweets. Drake was previously the last unsigned rookie in Miami&#8217;s 2016 class, so the Dolphins now have every rookie under contract. Drake&#8217;s signing marked a rather eventful day for t2016-06-15 22:40:096/15: NFL Spin Zone- Undrafted Free Agent Focus: Miami Dolphins WR Rashawn Scotthttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/15/undrafted-free-agent-focus-miami-dolphins-wr-rashawn-scott/
Every year there are a few rookies that fall through the cracks, go undrafted and ended up being stars in the league.I mean superstar players like Chris Harris, Cameron Wake and Arian Foster.
Weâve seen pass-catchers like Antonio Gates, Drew Pearson and Wes Welker get overlooked as well. For ...2016-06-15 09:37:456/14: NFLChalkTalk.com- Miami Dolphins: All Eyes On Ryan Tannehillhttp://nflchalktalk.com/miami-dolphins-eyes-ryan-tannehill/
Has the finger-pointing stopped in Miami or are we just on a break? How do you view a QB who
The post Miami Dolphins: All Eyes On Ryan Tannehill appeared first on NFL Chalk Talk.
2016-06-14 18:41:066/11: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: Jamaal Charles vs. Lamar Millerhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/11/fantasy-football-jamaal-charles-vs-lamar-miller/
If you&#039;re looking for a fantasy football RB1 in the middle of the second round, look no further than Kansas City Chiefs Jamaal Charles and Houston Texans Lamar Miller.
Between the two, who is the better pick when you&#039;re on the clock? The four-time Pro Bowler or the Houston Texans 26 m2016-06-11 16:36:546/10: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC South Notes: Hurns, Jaguars, Luck, Coltshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/allen-hurns-jaguars-luck-colts
Allen Hurns did well for himself on his newly-signed extension with the Jaguars, Bryce Johnston of Over The Cap writes. Hurns gave up only three years of free agency but he secured more new guaranteed cash than Jordan Reed or Harrison Smith who gave up five. Locking up Hurns requiredÂ a four-year,Â 2016-06-10 18:39:346/10: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Bills, Ryan, Patriots, Dobsonhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/bills-rex-ryan-patriots-dobson
Recently,Â BillsÂ coachÂ Rex RyanÂ denied that he has been given an ultimatum by ownership toÂ make the playoffs in 2016. Count Bills legendÂ Jim KellyÂ among those who doesn&#8217;t buy it. &#8220;I think we need to do it. I think we have to do it,&#8221; Kelly said (link via Joe Buscaglia of WKBW)2016-06-10 14:39:576/10: ProFootballRumors.com- Pigskin Links: Nkemdiche, Foster, Eagles, Coltshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/zach-links-pigskin-nfl-blog
Here at Pro Football Rumors, we deliver up-to-the-minute news on NFL transactions and high-quality original analysis. Each week, we alsoÂ feature some of the best blog articles from around the web in our regularÂ feature, Pigskin Links. Weâre looking for interesting reads on all things football fr2016-06-10 09:40:166/8: ProFootballRumors.com- Latest On Dolphins, Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/latest-miami-dolphins-arian-foster
The Dolphins have been connected to Arian Foster for much of the offseason, but it doesn&#8217;t sound like he is a priority free agent for them. The Dolphins &#8220;will consider him if they have an injury or if their young backs falter,&#8221; but they will not pursue him otherwise, according to B2016-06-08 10:39:386/7: Toro Times- Texans Bubble Watch: Running back Alfred Bluehttp://torotimes.com/2016/06/07/texans-bubble-watch-running-back-alfred-blue/
With training camp just around the corner, we take a look at veteran players who could potentially be on the bubble like running back Alfred Blue
It&#039;s no joke that the NFL is a young man&#039;s game. Age catches up with players quicker in this sport than any other. Couple that with the influx 2016-06-07 11:36:526/6: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins Work Out RB Boom Herronhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/dolphins-work-out-rb-boom-herron
Running back Dan &#8220;Boom&#8221; Herron hasn&#8217;t seen much action in free agency since being non-tendered by the Colts in March earlier this year, but things might be picking up for the 27-year-old. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Herron worked out for the D2016-06-06 20:39:476/6: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans have the right idea with Lamar Millerhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/06/houston-texans-have-the-right-idea-with-lamar-miller/
Last season, the Miami Dolphins inexplicably gave Lamar Millerunder 200 rushing attempts, but it looks like the Houston Texans will not make the same mistake.
After winning the AFC South in 2015, plenty of fanfare surrounds the Houston Texans after their big offseason splashes on the offensive 2016-06-06 12:37:006/5: ProFootballRumors.com- NFC East Notes: Nassib, McKelvin, Doctsonhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/nfc-east-notes-nassib-giants-eagles-mckelvin-barner-doctson-redskins
Since being selected in the fourth round of the 2013 draft, quarterback Ryan Nassib hasn&#8217;t made a single start for the Giants, and given that Eli Manning has remained remarkably healthy, Nassib has only managed 10 pass attempts during his career, all coming in garbage time. Thus, as Jordan Raa2016-06-05 20:39:576/5: Ink on Indy- Indianapolis Colts: Why Counting Them Out in 2016 is Foolishhttp://inkonindy.com/2016/06/05/indianapolis-colts-why-counting-them-out-in-2016-is-foolish/
The Indianapolis Colts went 8-8 in 2015 after being favorites to represent the AFC in Super Bowl 50. As the 2016 season approaches, experts are counting out the Colts -- but doing so may be rather foolish for a team that can still regain its prominence as one of the league&#039;s best.
Indianapolis2016-06-05 17:36:356/5: ProFootballRumors.com- PFR Originals: 5/29/16 &#8211; 6/5/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/pfr-originals-52916-6516
The original content and analysis produced by the PFR staff during the past week: Arian Foster is one of the best free agents still left on the board, and with reports indicating that he could begin to work out for clubs near the end of July, I examined eight teams that could make sense for [&#8230;2016-06-05 16:39:466/5: ProFootballRumors.com- Week In Review: 5/29/16 &#8211; 6/5/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/week-in-review-52916-6516
Headlines: The Jaguars locked up one of their young stars to a long-term deal, inking wide receiver Allen Hurns to a four-year, $40MM extension that will keep him in Jacksonville through the 2020 campaign. Defensive back Walter Thurmond officially decided to retire at the age of 28 after a six-year 2016-06-05 15:39:516/5: wayniacnation.com- Where oh where will Arian Foster land?https://wayniacnation.com/2016/06/05/where-oh-where-will-arian-foster-land/
There is no hiding my affection for Arian Foster. He is the greatest running back in the history of my favorite football team. It was sad to see him go, but I also thought it was the right thing the Houston Texans had to do. A few months back, Foster had a preliminary visit with &#8230; Continue rea2016-06-05 11:37:306/5: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Ranking the NFC East For 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/05/ranking-nfc-east/
This past season, the NFC East as a group was one of the laughing stocks of the league.But that was then, and this is now.A division in which no team could reach 10 wins in 2015 is on the upswing.
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Face the facts. It&#039;s really never too early to forecasting how NFL teams will f...2016-06-05 11:37:106/4: ProFootballRumors.com- More Reactions to Allen Hurns&#8217; Extensionhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/more-reactions-to-allen-hurns-extension
Allen Hurns got paid. The 24-year-old inked a four-year extension yesterday rumored to be worth $40MM (with $20MM in guaranteed money). While some NFL players are content with securing a big payday and then coasting, the former undrafted free agentÂ is still looking to prove a point. &#8220;It [the 2016-06-04 12:39:286/4: NFL Spin Zone- Indianapolis Colts should not sign Arian Fosterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/06/04/indianapolis-colts-should-not-sign-arian-foster/
In 2015, the Indianapolis Colts were one of the worst teams in the league at moving the football on the ground, finishing 29th in rushing yards and 31st in yards per carry as a team.
With a healthy Andrew Luck and first-round pick Ryan Kelly slated to start at center, there&#039;s optimism that2016-06-04 11:37:016/3: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins Not Interested In Knowshon Morenohttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/dolphins-have-no-interest-in-knowshon-moreno
After declaring that he was interested in returning to the NFL in 2016, Knowshon Moreno stated that he&#8217;d like to play for the Broncos or the Dolphins, the only two clubs he&#8217;s ever spent time with during his career. At least one of those teams doesn&#8217;t appear to be an option, as Barr2016-06-03 19:39:456/3: ProFootballRumors.com- AFC East Notes: Jets, Foles, Dolphinshttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/nick-foles-jets-ryan-fitzpatrick
The Nick Foles situation in Los Angeles bears watching for the Jets, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com writes. If the Rams release Foles (as is expected), he would wind up as the most attractive free agent QB afterRyan Fitzpatrick. If the Jets view Foles as a viable veteran option, it could prompt them to for2016-06-03 12:39:566/3: ProFootballRumors.com- 8 Teams That Could Sign Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/8-teams-sign-arian-foster
The concernÂ with Arian Foster has always been health. Foster, who will turn 30 in August,Â racked up 6,472 rushing yards during his seven years as a Texan, and earnedÂ three consecutive Pro Bowl nods from 2010 to 2012, averaging about 1,900 all purpose yards and 16 touchdowns in those seasons. But 2016-06-03 10:39:316/3: Toro Times- Houston Texans Morning Huddle--Osweiler Forgoes White Househttp://torotimes.com/2016/06/03/houston-texans-morning-huddle-osweiler-forgoes-white-house/
Happy Friday! Here are today&#039;s top Houston Texans stories:
Osweiler Skips White House Visit by Tania Ganguli, ESPN
There&#039;s always going to be those that will say he didn&#039;t want to be seen with John Elway ever again, despite everything Osweiler says to the contrary. I&#039;m ha2016-06-03 07:36:486/1: ProFootballRumors.com- Latest On Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/06/latest-arian-foster-july-rumors
Arian Foster is now pushing back his timetable for signing with a team. The sense is that Arian Foster will not work out for teams until late July, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. The running back probably would pass a physical now, but those extra six weeks or so will help to make sure that [&#822016-06-01 09:39:575/31: ProFootballRumors.com- Latest On Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrickhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/jets-ryan-fitzpatrick-less-money
The Jets have a multi-year offer on the table to Ryan Fitzpatrick, but they&#8217;re worried that he could instead accept less money to play with another team, sources tell Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. That fearÂ is apparently shared by both team personnel and some players.Â [RELATED: F2016-05-31 11:39:405/31: Inside the Iggles- What if the Philadelphia Eagles signed Arian Foster?http://insidetheiggles.com/2016/05/31/what-if-the-philadelphia-eagles-signed-arian-foster/
Could (and should) Arian Foster sign with the Philadelphia Eagles?
Leading up to the 2016 NFL draft, one of the Philadelphia Eagles&#039; biggest needs was a true No. 1 running back. Before eventually trading up to select Carson Wentz as their franchise quarterback, Ohio State&#039;s Ezekiel Elliot2016-05-31 10:36:595/29: ProFootballRumors.com- Redskins Could Add Running Backhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/redskins-could-add-running-back
The Redskins envision that second-year player Matt Jones will be their starting running back, as head coach Jay Gruden said in March. But that doesn&#8217;t mean the club won&#8217;t consider making an addition to their backfield, John Keim of ESPN.com details. Washington won&#8217;t be in the marke2016-05-29 20:40:595/29: ProFootballRumors.com- Details On Jets&#8217; Offer To Ryan Fitzpatrickhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/details-on-jets-offer-to-ryan-fitzpatrick
Reports last week indicated that the Jets had a offer on the table for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and today we&#8217;ve received a little more clarification on the details of that contract proposal. New York has offered Fitzpatrick a three-year deal worth $24MM in total, with $12MM available in 22016-05-29 16:40:015/28: Phin Phanatic- Miami could still sign Arian Fosterhttp://phinphanatic.com/2016/05/28/miami-still-sign-arian-foster/
Arian Foster visited Miami back in late March, still recovering from a torn Achilles. Now about a month away from recovery, there&#039;s still a chance the Dolphins sign the four-time Pro Bowl running back.
Arian Foster is still recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered last season in a game2016-05-28 14:36:435/28: EDSFootball- 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 9http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/05/28/2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-round-9.html
In our latest 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft, four of our contributors -- Kevin Hanson, Brendan Donahue, Sean Beazley and Dan Yanotchko -- will each draft for three (of 12) teams.
This mock draft will run 12 rounds and will use standard scoring -- i.e., not point-per-reception (PPR) s2016-05-28 14:35:575/27: Old North Banter- Carolina Panthers: Arian Foster is Availablehttp://oldnorthbanter.com/2016/05/27/carolina-panthers-arian-foster-is-available/
With training camp coming upon us quickly, the Carolina Panthers have a few more chances to bring in potential gems on the roster.
With the Carolina Panthers ready to get things started with a boatload of receivers on the roster and lots of extra cash, perhaps the team should consider kicking the t2016-05-27 03:36:505/26: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Browner, Cowboys, Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/extra-points-browner-cowboys-foster
Some assorted notes from around the NFL on this Thursday evening&#8230; Brandon Browner told Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times (via Twitter) that returning to the Seahawks was a &#8220;no-brainer.&#8221; The veteran also acknowledged that he had received an offer from the Redskins. Cowboys CEO Steph2016-05-26 21:44:055/26: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Where Will Arian Foster Wind Up in 2016?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/26/nfl-where-will-arian-foster-wind-up-in-2016/
One of the leagueâs premier offensive players will be looking for a home soon. What NFL teams will be giving running back Arian Foster a call?
Itâs not often the all-time leading rusher in a teamâs history is available on the open market.
But thatâs the case these days wh...2016-05-26 12:36:545/26: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Frontrunners in the AFC?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/26/houston-texans-frontrunners-afc/
The Houston Texans made several key additions in the off-season through free agency and the NFL Draft. Was it enough to position themselves as the favorites in the AFC?
With the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos losing both Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler, and the New England Patriots 2016-05-26 11:37:005/26: ProFootballRumors.com- Dolphins Still Monitoring Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/dolphins-still-monitoring-arian-foster
The Dolphins continue to monitor Texans free agent Arian Foster, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Foster visited with Miami in late March but left without a deal. Foster is still recovering from aÂ torn Achilles, though he reportedly should be ableÂ to pass a physical sometime in the 2016-05-26 09:41:325/26: Inside the Pylon- NFL Running Back Usagehttp://insidethepylon.com/football-science/football-statistics/2016/05/26/nfl-running-back-usage/
Dave Archibald examines how running backÂ usageÂ has changed as offensesÂ have started to throw the ball with higher frequency, which impacts how fantasy football players optimize their ...
The post NFL Running Back Usage appeared first on Inside The Pylon.
2016-05-26 07:37:535/25: Mile High Sports- Why did the Denver Broncos give Arian Foster a call?http://milehighsports.com/why-did-the-denver-broncos-give-arian-foster-a-call/
Arian Foster is a free agent, and a tempting one at that, but the Broncos already have salary cap issues and plenty of running backs, so why even call?
The post Why did the Denver Broncos give Arian Foster a call? appeared first on Mile High Sports.
2016-05-25 11:40:105/25: NFL Spin Zone- Washington Redskins: Should They Add a Veteran Running Back?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/25/washington-redskins-add-veteran-running-back/
The Washington Redskins will be looking to build off of the momentum they started last season, but there is still some work that needs to be done.
It was a bit of a shock to see the Washington Redskins win the NFC East last season, as they were able to capitalize on key injuries within their divisi2016-05-25 09:37:335/24: ProFootballRumors.com- Extra Points: Fitzgerald, Redskins, Manzielhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/extra-points-fitzgerald-cardinals-redskins-manziel-bears-steelers-replay
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald had something of a comeback season in 2015, catching 109 passes for more than 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns in his age-32 season. Now, as he enters the final year of his contract with Arizona, could retirement be on the horizon?Â &#8220;Honestly, I have no idea,2016-05-24 21:41:015/24: Toro Times- Something to Prove: Lamar Millerhttp://torotimes.com/2016/05/24/something-to-prove-lamar-miller/
Replacing the Texans all-time leading rusher in Arian Foster is no small task. It is handed to the 25 year old Lamar Miller, who burned the Texans last season in their trip to Miami as a member of the Dolphins.
Miller is an interesting player for sure. More than just what he does on the field, he f2016-05-24 19:36:515/23: Horseshoe Heroes- Is Arian Foster a Fit for the Colts?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2016/05/23/is-arian-foster-a-fit-for-the-colts/
With the New England Patriots reportedly showing "preliminary interest" in former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, it begs the question of whether the Indianapolis Colts should too.
The 29 year old running back is coming off another season that was cut short by injury, as Foste...2016-05-23 13:37:005/23: Musket Fire- NFL Rumors: Patriots Should Not Pursue RB Arian Fosterhttp://musketfire.com/2016/05/23/nfl-rumors-patriots-should-not-pursue-rb-arian-foster/
There has been recent buzz surrounding the Patriots and free agent running back Arian Foster. The former Texans star was recently scene in Boston, and that has led Pats fans to think about the possibility of Foster joining the team.
I personally don&#039;t believethe Pats should kick the tires on2016-05-23 06:36:495/22: ProFootballRumors.com- PFR Originals: 5/15/16 &#8211; 5/22/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/pfr-originals-51516-52216
The original content and analysis produced by the PFR staff during the past week: We&#8217;re more than two months removed from the first week of NFL free agency, but there are still quite a few productive free agents left on the board. I examined the remaining players available on the offensive sid2016-05-22 18:39:345/22: ProFootballRumors.com- Week In Review: 5/15/16 &#8211; 5/22/16http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/week-in-review-51516-52216
Headlines: The Patriots reportedly have &#8220;preliminary&#8221; interest in free agent running back Arian Foster, who might not be able to pass a physical for a week or two. The Redskins released wide receiver Andre Roberts, but the 28-year-old pass-catcher has already garnered interest from the B2016-05-22 15:39:435/22: NFL Spin Zone- Sunday Debate: Indianapolis Colts Will Miss Playoffs in 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/22/sunday-debate-indianapolis-colts-will-miss-playoffs-2016/
Mark Morales-Smith and Brendan Pignataro hold another Sunday Debate. In this edition, they will explain why the Indianapolis Coltsmay or may not make the playoffs for a second straight year.
Itâs once again time for our weekly debate when I make Brendan look silly and educate him about the NF...2016-05-22 10:37:055/21: PatsPropaganda- Report: Patriots interested in Arian Fosterhttp://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-arian-foster/
Arian Foster was in Boston this week. Friday evening, Â Foster posted a photo to his Instagram account of his smiling family standing outside Fenway Park before the Red Sox-Indians game. fam at fenway. A photo posted by feeno (@arianfoster) on May 20, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT According to ESPNâs Mike Re2016-05-21 12:38:595/20: ProFootballRumors.com- Patriots Have &#8220;Preliminary&#8221; Interest In Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/patriots-have-preliminary-interest-in-arian-foster
After the Patriots chose not to select a running back in last month&#8217;s draft, they could be eyeing help via the free agent market. According to Jason Cole of Bleacher Report (Twitter link), New England has interest in free agent running back Arian Foster, but that interest is &#8220;just prelim2016-05-20 19:39:235/20: ProFootballRumors.com- Latest On Arian Fosterhttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/latest-free-agent-arian-foster
Free agent running back Arian Foster is &#8220;probably a week or two from being able to pass a physical,&#8221; according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com (on Twitter). At that point, he adds, Foster&#8217;s market will probably start to come into focus.Â [RELATED: Best Available NFL Free Agen2016-05-20 09:44:365/19: Toro Times- Which Texans will make the NFL Top 100?http://torotimes.com/2016/05/19/which-texans-will-make-the-nfl-top-100/
The NFL top 100 list is being revealed, and so far no Texans have made the list. Which players will make it?
So far, 30 players have been revealed on the NFL&#039;s top 100 list. There have been players from all other three AFC South teams on the list, but no Texans. Here are the other AFC South pl2016-05-19 19:36:585/19: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: Arian Foster Would Be a Good Signinghttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/19/miami-dolphins-arian-foster-good-signing/
Despite the drafting of Kenyan Drake in the third round, the Miami Dolphins should consider adding Arian Foster to their backfield mix.
This offseason has been a rough one in terms of finding a running back for new head coach Adam Gase and the Miami Dolphins.
The offseason kicked off with the te2016-05-19 10:48:335/18: NFL Spin Zone- NFL 2016: Destinations for 10 Big-Name Free Agentshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/18/nfl-2016-destinations-10-big-name-free-agents/
Within the coming six to eight weeks, teams will search for veteran help to fill roster voids. Where do the big-name free agents land in the offseason?
After the draft, several big-name free agents will decide where to continue their careers. Some will choose to sign with a playoff contender, w2016-05-18 13:36:535/18: The Sports Quotient- Undrafted Free Assets? Part One: Best Classes By Teamhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2016/5/16/undrafted-free-assets-part-one-best-classes-by-team
From April 28 to&nbsp;30, hundreds of athletic young men waited eagerly by their phones, hoping to receive a call from an&nbsp;unknown number from an unfamiliar area code. They gathered around&nbsp;family and friends, waiting to celebrate before heading off to a new part of the country to meet their2016-05-18 09:37:415/17: ProFootballRumors.com- Best Available NFL Free Agents: Offensehttp://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/05/best-available-nfl-free-agents-offense
The most high-profile free agent signings occurred more than twoÂ months ago, but as we near JuneÂ there are still talented NFL free agents available on the open market. Most of these players (with a few exceptions) wonât command much guaranteed money, and given that weâve passed the May 12 dead2016-05-17 15:41:585/16: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Power Rankings Following the 2016 NFL Drafthttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/16/nfl-power-rankings-following-2016-nfl-draft/
With a majority of the roster changesbehind us, how do the off season NFL Power Rankings shake out?
It is never too early for NFL Power Rankings. I am sure there are some out there who will disagree, but with the major off season movement behind us, it is time to sit down and see who are the fa2016-05-16 09:37:425/15: NFL Spin Zone- Moeâs Nickel Package: Denver Broncos QB Mark Sanchez's Comeback Yearhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/15/moes-nickel-package-denver-broncos-qb-mark-sanchezs-comeback-year/
Would you like to know whatâs buzzing in the NFL this week? Moeâs Nickel Package covers the five biggest storylines that have people chatting at work and throughout social media. Will Mark Sanchezre-establish himself as a starting-caliber quarterback with the Denver Broncos?
You hea...2016-05-15 10:36:545/13: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Running Backs Are Losing Their Valuehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/13/nfl-running-backs-losing-value/
Injuries, loss of production, and new league trends mean that the running back position is losing its value in the NFL. Teams are starting to adapt to this or realize they&#039;re spending more money on their running backs than they&#039;re worth.
From 2000-10, there were an average of three ru2016-05-13 19:36:495/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans positional breakdown: Running backhttp://torotimes.com/2016/05/13/houston-texans-positional-breakdown-running-back-2/
As we quickly approach the start of training camp, we break down the Houston Texans roster by position, this time with the running backs
With the draft in the rearview mirror and mini-camps getting under way, the 2016 NFL season feels closer than ever. For fans of the Houston Texans, there&#039;s p2016-05-13 10:36:515/11: Steel Curtain Rising- 4 Solutions for the Steelers 2016 Running Back Depth Deficiencyhttp://steelcurtainrising.com/2016/05/steelers-2016-running-back-depth-leveon-bell-mcl-pcl-deangelo-williams-age-injury-toussaint.html/
The Pittsburgh Steelers 2016 Draft Class added both quantity and, on paper at least, talent to the teamâs most glaring weaknesses on the depth chart. Kevin Colbert and Mike Tomlin also added depth to several other key areas. One area that Colbert and Tomlin failed to address was running back. As t2016-05-11 19:39:215/9: Da Windy City- Chicago Bears still looking for running back helphttp://dawindycity.com/2016/05/09/chicago-bears-still-looking-for-running-back-help/
Even after drafting a running back, the Chicago Bears are still reportedly looking for running back help. They may be interested in Arian Foster.
In the offseason, the Chicago Bears decided to part ways with running back and face of the franchise Matt Forte. They have Jeremy Langford, and feel he i2016-05-09 08:37:485/6: wayniacnation.com- Monday reflections: The Houston Texans 2016 drafthttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/05/02/monday-reflections-the-houston-texans-2016-draft/
The Houston Texans have been able to quietly rebuild this franchise over the past two seasons without having to tear the walls down completely. Bill O&#8217;Brien came in and laid a foundation and slowly worked each one of Gary Kubiak&#8216;s system guys out of town. They seemed to be heading in the2016-05-06 11:38:275/4: Toro Times- Tyler Ervin wisely switches numbershttp://torotimes.com/2016/05/04/tyler-ervin-wisely-switches-numbers/
After originally selecting Arian Foster&#039;s old number 23, rookie fourth-round pick Tyler Ervin decided to switch to number 34
Not long after the draft ended jersey numbers for rookies started to become known throughout the NFL universe. Once those numbers started becoming available for the Hous2016-05-04 20:38:005/4: Toro Times- Arian Foster Still Searching for New Homehttp://torotimes.com/2016/05/04/arian-foster-still-searching-for-new-home/
Arian Foster was brilliant during his time with the Texans. He owns basically every one of the team&#039;s rushing records after going undrafted out of Tennessee. A knee injury his senior year prevented him from being drafted, as he was one of the top running back prospects as a junior.
Since he wa2016-05-04 19:38:025/4: NFL Spin Zone- New England Patriots Should Target Free Agent RB Bryce Brownhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/05/04/new-england-patriots-target-free-agent-rb-bryce-brown/
The New England Patriots have continued to ignore their lack of talent at the running back position. How about a free agency flier on a guy who has some upside?
Heading in to this off season, the running back position appeared to be on the short list of positions that the New England Patriots would2016-05-04 08:37:525/2: wayniacnation.com- Monday reflections: The Houston Texans 2016 drafthttps://wayniacnation.com/2016/05/02/monday-reflections-the-houston-texans-2016-draft/
The Houston Texans have been able to quietly rebuild this franchise over the past two seasons without having to tear the walls down completely. Bill O&#8217;Brien came in and laid a foundation and slowly worked each one of Gary Kubiak&#8216;s system guys out of town. They seemed to be heading in the2016-05-02 15:39:214/30: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 5: Houston Texans Select K.J. Dillonhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-2016-round-5-houston-texans-select-k-j-dillon/
With the 159th pick in Round 5 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
K.J. Dillon!
For the first time in recent memory, the Texans have pretty much filled their off season needs via free agency before the draft.
The Texans went out and nabbed top free agents in Brock Osweiler a2016-04-30 15:38:364/30: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 5: Houston Texans Select D.J. Readerhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-2016-round-5-houston-texans-select-d-j-reader/
With the 166th pick in Round 5 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
D.J. Reader!
For the first time in recent memory, the Texans have pretty much filled their off season needs via free agency before the draft.
The Texans went out and nabbed top free agents in Brock Osweiler a2016-04-30 15:38:364/30: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 4: Houston Texans Select Tyler Ervinhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-2016-round-4-houston-texans-select-tyler-ervin/
With the 119th pick in Round 4 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
Tyler Ervin!
For the first time in recent memory, the Texans have pretty much filled their off season needs via free agency before the draft.
The Texans went out and nabbed top free agents in Brock Osweiler a2016-04-30 13:38:424/29: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 3: Houston Texans Select Braxton Millerhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-2016-round-3-houston-texans-select-braxton-miller/
With the 85th pick in Round 3 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
Braxton Miller!
For the first time in recent memory, the Texans have pretty much filled their off season needs via free agency before the draft.
The Texans went out and nabbed top free agents in Brock Osweiler2016-04-29 23:38:374/29: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 2: Houston Texans Select Nick Martinhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-2016-round-2-houston-texans-select-nick-martin/
With the 50th pick in Round 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
Nick Martin!
The Texans traded up from the 52nd slot to the 50th with the Atlanta Falcons, giving up their 6th-rounder (195th pick).
For the first time in recent memory, the Texans have pretty much filled thei2016-04-29 21:37:344/29: House of Houston- NFL Draft 2016 Round 1: Houston Texans Select Will Fullerhttp://houseofhouston.com/2016/04/28/nfl-draft-2016-round-1-houston-texans-select-will-fuller/
With the 22nd pick in Round 1 of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...
Will Fuller!
The Texans traded up from the 22nd slot to the 21st with the Washington Redskins, giving up their 22nd pick and a future 2017 sixth-rounder to nab the wide out.
For the first time in recent memory2016-04-29 01:38:014/28: Toro Times- Fansided's Draft Previewhttp://torotimes.com/2016/04/28/fansideds-draft-preview/
All of the leaders from across the NFL sites at FanSided put together draft previews for their respective teams. Here are the results for each team on what to look for on draft night:
http://nflmocks.com/2016/04/28/nfl-draft-day-preview-fansided-experts-draft-takes/
To go directly to the Texans 2016-04-28 15:37:164/28: RotoExperts.com- Jay Ajayi&#8217;s Value In Flux | Michael Floyd Could Be On the Blockhttp://rotoexperts.com/106605/jay-ajayis-value-flux/
The NFL Draft is upon us and that means the action in your Dynasty league is about to pick up. Even the casual owner that hibernates for four months after the season is excited to get the rookie draft started. They might even make you a trade offer to move up in the draft. Before ...2016-04-28 12:39:234/26: TriStar Football- Chris Myers Could Help Sure Up Titans&#8217; Offensive Linehttps://tristarfootball.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/chris-myers-could-help-shore-up-titans-offensive-line/
Dick LeBeau and Ray Horton likely have smiles on their faces after looking at the list of defensive weapons the Titans have added in the last week. But on the offensive side of the ball, the moves have been less &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2016-04-26 13:38:094/26: wayniacnation.com- The 2016 Houston Texans: Ridiculously Early Predictionshttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/04/20/the-2016-houston-texans-ridiculously-early-predictions/
If you have been following of late, our staff writers have been making ridiculously early predictions for their favorite teams since the NFL schedule was released. If you haven&#8217;t, you can see them all below: Mike Dunton: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Christopher Fiumano: New York Giants Nomi Duvlaris: 2016-04-26 13:37:314/25: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Breakout Candidate: Brock Osweiler ready to be a star for Houston Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/25/2016-nfl-breakout-candidate-brock-osweiler-ready-star-houston-texans/
NFL.com typically does its "Making the Leap" list of players whom they believe tobe breakout candidates in mid-summer. In an attempt to beat them to the punch, I&#039;ll be putting together, in no particular order, my list of 16 players who are primed for breakout seasons. The first candid...2016-04-25 18:36:484/24: EndZone Score- New England Patriots should sign Arian Fosterhttps://www.endzonescore.com/37955-2/37955
It is late April, and, somehow, former All-Pro running back Arian Foster is still on the free agent market. It is late April, and, also, the New England PatriotsÂ still have a lackluster backfield. In recent years, Patriots head coach/de facto general manager Bill Belichick has shown a reluctance to2016-04-24 23:37:124/24: Factory of Sadness- Free Agents The Cleveland Browns Could Still Signhttp://factoryofsadness.co/2016/04/24/free-agents-cleveland-browns-still-sign/
The Cleveland Browns have $40 million in cap space entering the NFL Draft. These free agents may not be the cream of the crop, but they could still help the team build.
The 2016 NFL Draft is a handful of days away and after trading back to eighth overall, there&#039;s plenty of speculation about wh2016-04-24 08:36:454/23: EndZone Score- New England Patriots should sign Arian Fosterhttp://www.endzonescore.com/37955-2/37955
It is late April, and, somehow, former All-Pro running back Arian Foster is still on the free agent market. It is late April, and, also, the New England PatriotsÂ still have a lackluster backfield. In recent years, Patriots head coach/de facto general manager Bill Belichick has shown a reluctance to2016-04-23 22:38:054/20: NFL Spin Zone- Miami Dolphins: Still Trying to Fix the Ground Gamehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/20/miami-dolphins-still-trying-to-fix-the-ground-game/
Itâs not for a lack of trying. But the Miami Dolphins have yet to solve their issues when it comes to the running game. Unlessâ¦
The Miami Dolphins have a new head coachâ¦again.
The team is coming off a season in which they failed to post a winning recordâ¦again.
A...2016-04-20 20:36:444/20: wayniacnation.com- The 2016 Houston Texans: Ridiculously Early Predictionshttps://wayniacnation.com/2016/04/20/the-2016-houston-texans-ridiculously-early-predictions/
If you have been following of late, our staff writers have been making ridiculously early predictions for their favorite teams since the NFL schedule was released. If you haven&#8217;t, you can see them all below: Mike Dunton: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Christopher Fiumano: New York Giants Nomi Duvlaris: 2016-04-20 14:37:194/15: Horseshoe Heroes- Breaking down the Colts 2016 schedulehttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2016/04/15/breaking-down-the-colts-2016-schedule/
The 2016 schedules have been released and we delve into what the Indianapolis Colts will face this season.
The Colts entered into 2015 with high expectations but fell well short with an 8-8 record. Injuries decimated the roster and the Colts are left to get healthy, hope they nail the draft, and st2016-04-15 17:36:484/11: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Free Agency: 5 Players Who Will Bounce Back on New Teamhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/11/nfl-free-agency-5-players-will-bounce-back-new-team/
Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery. These five players hit NFL Free Agency this off season, and our now primed to bounce back in their new NFL city.
From the highest-priced players like Olivier Vernon and Malik Jackson to the reclamation projects like Robert Griffin III, there was a 2016-04-11 08:36:504/10: The Game Day Report- Report: Dolphins Won&#8217;t Rush Deal With RB Arian Fosterhttps://thegamedayreport.com/2016/03/29/report-dolphins-wont-rush-deal-with-rb-arian-foster/
Ex-Texans running back Arian Foster will be meeting with the Miami Dolphins later today, and the Dolphins are in desperate need of a running back after Lamar Miller left for the Houston Texans and they missed out on C.J. Anderson. Missing out on Miller and Anderson meant that Miami had to turn their2016-04-10 01:40:114/8: wayniacnation.com- The courting of Arian Foster begins with the Miami Dolphinshttps://wayniacnation.com/2016/04/01/the-courting-of-arian-foster-begins-with-the-miami-dolphins/
Arian Foster is on the open market for the first time in his career. His first known visit occurred this past week when he headed to Miami. According to most reports, he left without even an offer. The Miami Dolphins have had quite the interesting offseason. They continued to make mistakes in managi2016-04-08 18:37:524/4: Truluvsports.com- Miami Dolphins: All Eyes On Ryan Tannehillhttp://truluvsports.com/miami-dolphins-all-eyes-on-ryan-tannehill/
Has the finger-pointing stopped in Miami or are we just on a break? How do you view a QB who has thrown for 15,000+ yards, 87 TD's and a completion percentage of 63% in his first 4 years in the NFL? Some may call it a failure, while others may say he is right where [&#8230;]2016-04-04 15:38:414/4: Section 215- Philadelphia Eagles Draft Preview: Ezekiel Elliotthttp://section215.com/2016/04/04/philadelphia-eagles-draft-preview-ezekiel-elliott/
One of the Most Celebrated Rushers in Ohio State University&#039;s History Could be Calling Philadelphia Home Next Year
April is upon us.
Over the past couple of weeks, the internet has been flooded with mock drafts and predictions on where the top collegiate football players will land during th2016-04-04 10:36:464/1: NFL Spin Zone- Ezekiel Elliott still best option for New York Giants at No. 10http://nflspinzone.com/2016/04/01/ezekiel-elliott-still-best-option-new-york-giants-no-10/
The New York Giants improved their defense immensely during free agency, which lets them have flexibility in April&#039;s NFL Draft. Ohio State&#039;s Ezekiel Elliott is still the best option for Big Blue.
At this point, I think I&#039;ve made my feelings about Ezekiel Elliott perfectly clear.
O2016-04-01 17:36:434/1: wayniacnation.com- The courting of Arian Foster begins with the Miami Dolphinshttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/04/01/the-courting-of-arian-foster-begins-with-the-miami-dolphins/
Arian Foster is on the open market for the first time in his career. His first known visit occurred this past week when he headed to Miami. According to most reports, he left without even an offer. The Miami Dolphins have had quite the interesting offseason. They continued to make mistakes in managi2016-04-01 09:37:213/31: Just Blog Baby- Oakland Raiders: Five leftover free agents that fithttp://justblogbaby.com/2016/03/30/oakland-raiders-five-leftover-free-agents-that-fit/
With most of the big names gone, the Oakland Raiders can still find value with these five remaining free agents.
More than 200 players signed contracts during this offseason&#039;s Free Agency period. Three of those biggest signings belonged to the Oakland Raiders, as the team signed Sean Smith,2016-03-31 01:36:433/30: EndZone Score- Arian Foster worth the risk for Miami Dolphinshttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-worth-the-risk-for-miami-dolphins/37105
After losing Lamar Miller in free agency and missing out on the chance to haul in C.J. Anderson, the Miami Dolphins are in desperate need of a running back. With new head coach Adam Gase, the Dolphins appear primed to be an offensive force in 2016 for the first time in a long time. However, [&#8230;2016-03-30 11:38:203/29: NFL Spin Zone- 5 Big-Name Free Agents the Chicago Bears Could Still Signhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/29/5-big-name-free-agents-chicago-bears-still-sign/
The Chicago Bears already did a lot of damage during 2016 NFL free agency, but there are more big-name free agents out there capable of contributingin the Windy City.
The Chicago Bears went into 2016 NFL free agency with a game plan--spend big money in order to upgrade the defense and add some 2016-03-29 09:36:493/29: The Game Day Report- Report: Dolphins Won&#8217;t Rush Deal With RB Arian Fosterhttp://thegamedayreport.com/2016/03/29/report-dolphins-wont-rush-deal-with-rb-arian-foster/
Ex-Texans running back Arian Foster will be meeting with the Miami Dolphins later today, and the Dolphins are in desperate need of a running back after Lamar Miller left for the Houston Texans and they missed out on C.J. Anderson. Missing out on Miller and Anderson meant that Miami had to turn their2016-03-29 01:39:023/28: Toro Times- Ex-Houston Texan Arian Foster will visit Miamihttp://torotimes.com/2016/03/28/ex-houston-texan-arian-foster-will-visit-miami/
The Miami Dolphins have a visit scheduled with the Houston Texans franchise rushing leader Arian Foster on Tuesday
The Houston Texans released their franchise rushing leader, Arian Foster, this offseason and replaced him with free agent Lamar Miller formerly of the Miami Dolphins. Bringing Miller t2016-03-28 16:36:513/28: FootballPerspective.com- Guest Post: YPC Leaders Since 1970 at 180/220/280 Carrieshttp://www.footballperspective.com/guest-post-ypc-leaders-since-1970-at-180220280-carries/
Bob Ford, a longtime fan of Pro-Football-Reference and Football Perspective, has contributed a 2-part guest post on Yards Per Carry Leaders. Bob is the owner and founder of GOATbacks.com, which looks at the greatest running backs of all time. Thanks to Bob for yesterday&#8217;s and today&#8217;s art2016-03-28 12:36:103/27: NFL Spin Zone- 5 Big-Name Free Agents the San Francisco 49ers Could Still Signhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/27/5-big-name-free-agents-san-francisco-49ers-still-sign/
The San Francisco 49ershaven&#039;t done much damage during 2016 NFL free agency, butthere are more than a few big-name players they could choose to target in the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the San Francisco 49ers have about $56 million in cap space still available and we&#039;re just und2016-03-27 10:36:553/27: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: 5 Players That Will Benefit Most From a Fresh Starthttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/27/nfl-5-players-will-benefit-fresh-start/
There are a ton of faces in new places after all the trades a signings during the league&#039;s free agency period. These five guys will benefit most from a fresh start with a new team.
Sometimes all a player needs is a fresh start. There are a number of reasons players fall flat in certain env2016-03-27 08:36:503/26: House of Houston- Houston Texans: What's Up With Lamar Miller?http://houseofhouston.com/2016/03/26/houston-texans-whats-up-with-lamar-miller/
I tell you what -- after initial dust from the legal tampering period has settled, the Houston Texans have literally cleaned up!
I&#039;ve got to tell you, I haven&#039;t seen this team as aggressive as they have been in quite some time.
It makes me proud to know that they still give a **** ab2016-03-26 08:37:483/25: NFL Spin Zone- Power ranking all 32 NFL uniformshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/25/power-ranking-32-nfl-uniforms/
Every NFL team has unique uniforms, but some are inherently better than others
Although names were added to the back of uniforms for practical reasons, the current color scheme and design of a team&#039;s uniforms are significant. And whether you want to admit it or not, uniforms are a big part2016-03-25 12:36:453/23: Riggo&#039;s Rag- Redskins targeting RB Pierre Thomas and Othershttp://riggosrag.com/2016/03/23/redskins-targeting-rb-pierre-thomas-and-others/
With Alfred Morris signing with the Dallas Cowboys the Washington Redskins need to address finding another back. Could Pierre Thomas return in 2016?
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden stated that the Redskins want to bring in another running back. Pierre Thomas is one of the options they are2016-03-23 17:37:023/23: isportsweb.com- Are the Philadelphia Eagles stable at quarterbackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/Fb4yzo4vHfE/
The Philadelphia Eagles began this offseason by re-signing their leading passer in 2015, Sam Bradford, with a two-year deal averaging $18 million per season. This led us all to believe that the team wasn&#8217;t interested in the talent pool that free agency was going to offer, but that the team was2016-03-23 14:38:583/22: The Landry Hat- Is Alfred Morris a good fit for the Dallas Cowboys?http://thelandryhat.com/2016/03/22/alfred-morris-good-fit-dallas-cowboys/
With limited options in front of them, the Dallas Cowboys are hoping to maximize their investment with a proven veteran.
After sitting out the massive spending round of free agency, it appears that the Dallas Cowboys are finally ready to dip their toes in the pool and entertain the idea of upgradin2016-03-22 12:37:013/22: NFL Spin Zone- Oakland Raiders: Best Draft Options on Day 2http://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/22/oakland-raiders-best-draft-options-day-2/
It happens to various teams year to year and Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenziehasexperienced the same heartache. What if the front office swings and misses on a first-round pick?
Ideally, general managers hope to nail their first-round picks before it becomes difficult to separate2016-03-22 10:36:553/17: The Landry Hat- Jack's the lad for the Dallas Cowboys in Free Agencyhttp://thelandryhat.com/2016/03/17/jacks-lad-dallas-cowboys-free-agency/
The Dallas Cowboys would be wise to re-sign a significant piece to their young defensive line in free agent Jack Crawford.
Thereâs many a disgruntled Dallas Cowboys fan around at present. Among the chaos that free agency brings, the team have been (as promised) remarkably quiet. Thereâs...2016-03-17 12:38:323/15: Riggo&#039;s Rag- Redskins Free Agency - Running Back needs depthhttp://riggosrag.com/2016/03/15/redskins-free-agency-running-back-needs-depth/
Redskins Free Agency - Running Back needs depth
Other than afalse rumor surrounding Arian Foster, there have been no indications that the Washington Redskins will sign a running back in NFL Free Agency. There are still a few names out on the market but the question remains as to whether the Skins w2016-03-15 13:36:593/15: Lombardi Ave- Could Arian Foster help put the Green Bay Packers over the top?http://lombardiave.com/2016/03/15/arian-foster-help-put-green-bay-packers-top/
Father time eventually gets the better of all of us even the supremely gifted Green Bay Packers football players who can sparkle like a shooting stars among a floating wave of cumulus clouds in the stratosphere.
Yes, Arian Foster was that special as a running back.
During his heyday from 2010 2016-03-15 08:38:263/15: The Pewter Plank- 2016 NFL Draft: The Last Ten Choices at Number Ninehttp://thepewterplank.com/2016/03/15/2016-nfl-draft-the-last-ten-choices-at-number-nine/
The Buccaneers hold the ninth pick in the 2016 NFL draft.Ã Let&#039;s look back at the recent history of that pick.
Approximately six weeks from now is the 2016 NFL draft.Ã The staffs are busily preparing, visiting pro days, watching tape, interviewing, and anything else they need t...2016-03-15 06:37:043/14: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: 3 Free-Agent Moves That Will Rock Fantasy Footballhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/14/nfl-3-free-agent-moves-will-rock-fantasy-football/
With personnel changes around the league comes plenty of fantasy football league owners doing some early homework. What moves made so far around the NFL bear watching down the road?
It&#039;s never too early to talk about fantasy football.
We kid you not. Hey, during every NFL free agent period,2016-03-14 22:37:243/14: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans Emerge as AFC Favorite with Brock Osweilerhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/14/houston-texans-emerge-afc-favorite-brock-osweiler/
The Houston Texans are rising fast in the AFC after adding some key pieces. Brock Osweiler is poised for success and his new team is a new favorite.
We&#039;re tackling each team in the league, traveling alphabetically to debate their biggest offseason issues. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in t2016-03-14 08:36:453/12: Bigfoot Sports- Lamar Miller Will be a Top 5 Fantasy Running Back in 2016http://bigfootsportsblog.com/lamar-miller-fantasy-running-2016/
BrEmbed from Getty Images Maybe Iâm just drunk with the excitement of free agency, but itâs hard to not get excited about what Lamar Miller can potentially do with the Texans. For Miller, 2015 was a difficult season in a horrible offense that never seemed to get the ball in their top playmakers 2016-03-12 18:37:423/10: Black and Teal- Brock Osweiler, Lamar Miller make Texans dangerous in AFC Southhttp://blackandteal.com/2016/03/10/brock-osweiler-lamar-miller-make-texans-dangerous-in-afc-south/
Brock Osweiler and Lamar Miller are joining the Houston Texans and that will have a serious impact on how the AFC South will play in the coming years.
The Houston Texans managed to win the AFC South in 2015 without a highly competent quarterback, relying on Brian Hoyer to do just enough as a servic2016-03-10 13:39:123/10: wayniacnation.com- The New Houston Texans: the Brock stops herehttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/03/10/the-new-houston-texans-the-brock-stops-here/
NFL&#8217;s free agency period opened yesterday and almost immediately, many of the big names were taken off the board. The Houston Texans revamped their offense with three big moves of their own, signing Brock Osweiler, Lamar Miller and Jeff Allen. Of course, my Twitter and text messages blew up in2016-03-10 11:49:373/10: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Free Agency Day 1 Winners and Losers: Houston Texans Surging?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/10/nfl-free-agency-day-1-winners-losers-houston-texans-surging/
The first day of NFL Free Agency started with huge splashes. Several teams chased unrestricted players during the legal tampering period. On Wednesday, contracts agreed to in principle became official at 4 p.m. ET. The market also hurt teams unable to re-sign productive roster pieces.
The old a2016-03-10 08:36:503/9: Thoughts From Scott- NFL Free Agency: Texans land Osweiler, Millerhttps://thoughtsfromscottj.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/nfl-free-agency-texans-land-osweiler-miller/
Today begins the new league year in the NFL, and with it comes the start of free agency and the first day that free agents can sign with new teams. Once free agency officially started at 4pm Eastern, there was a flurry of activity, with the Texans signing two of the biggest names on offense [&#8230;2016-03-09 20:38:563/9: Section 215- Philadelphia Eagles sign guard Brandon Brooks to a 5-year dealhttp://section215.com/2016/03/09/philadelphia-eagles-sign-guard-brandon-brooks-to-a-5-year-deal/
The Philadelphia Eagles had issues with their offensive line last season but they hope that new signing Brandon Brooks will be able to improve that.
The Philadelphia Eagles are taking the league-wide tampering seriously making theirsixth major move of the offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles have agr2016-03-09 18:36:363/9: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans: AFC South Gets Tougherhttp://titansized.com/2016/03/09/tennessee-titans-afc-south-gets-tougher/
As the 2016 NFL Free Agency gets underway, the one thing the Tennessee Titans are finding out is the AFC South is going to be much-improved when the new season gets underway in September.
It all started with new Titans general manager, Jon Robinson getting the ball rolling with the impending signin2016-03-09 17:36:503/9: Toro Times- Houston Texans Hit Lottery In 2016 Free Agencyhttp://torotimes.com/2016/03/09/houston-texans-hit-lottery-2016-free-agency/
The Houston Texans fill their biggest gaps at the startof free agency. Is anyone scapegoating GM Rick Smith now?
The Houston Texans wasted no time cracking down on their biggest needs this offseason. Experts have already reported that the team has come to agreements withboth quarterback Brock Oswei2016-03-09 17:36:493/9: EDSFootball- Lamar Miller, Texans agree to 4-year dealhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/03/09/lamar-miller-texans-agree-to-4-year-deal.html
The Houston Texans and free-agent running back Lamar Miller have agreed to a four-year deal worth $26 million, of which $14 million is guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Since Bill O'Brien took over as head coach in 2014, the Houston Texans (1,023) are one of two teams to exceed 1,2016-03-09 17:36:043/9: NFL Spin Zone- Lamar Miller, Brock Osweiler make Houston Texans trendy darkhorsehttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/09/lamar-miller-brock-osweiler-make-houston-texans-trendy-darkhorse/
The Houston Texans decided to save some money by releasing icon Arian Foster, and when it was reported that they would try to sign Lamar Miller, I couldn&#039;t think of a better **** replace Foster.
Not only have the Houston Texans put pen to paper with Lamar Miller to the tune of a four-year, $22016-03-09 16:36:463/9: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Houston Texans Sign Brock Osweiler & Lamar Millerhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/03/Texans-Sign-Osweiler-Miller.html
Brock Osweiler + Nuke Hopkins + Bill O&#39;Brien? Add Lamar Miller and that&#39;s a nice haul https://t.co/ASnq1GFyId pic.twitter.com/9uvZhnIi5s&mdash; Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) March 9, 2016Imagine leaving the reigning Super Bowl Champions to join the Houston Texans. &nbsp;That is exactly wh2016-03-09 15:35:583/9: Riggo&#039;s Rag- Redskins to sign RB Arian Fosterhttp://riggosrag.com/2016/03/09/redskins-to-sign-rb-arian-foster/
NFL Network&#039;s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Washington Redskins will sign former Houston Texans running back Arian Foster. There was speculation that the Redskins would move on from Alfred Morris and the signing of Foster solidifies that.
#Redskins to sign ex #Texans RB Arian Foster per2016-03-09 11:36:523/9: NFL Spin Zone- Philadelphia Eagles: Free Agency Outlook After Recent Moveshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/09/philadelphia-eagles-free-agency-outlook-recent-moves/
After the recent moves by the Philadelphia Eagles, what will Howie Roseman and companydo in free agency to replace those holes?
In what everyone is calling the &#039;Purging of the Chip Kelly Era&#039; the Philadelphia Eagles have decided to part ways with three players Kelly brought in in 20152016-03-09 08:36:573/8: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Lamar Miller would be a perfect additionhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/08/houston-texans-lamar-miller-would-be-a-perfect-addition/
The Houston Texans understandably cut Arian Foster earlier this offseason, saving a ton of money in the process. However, Foster would have been the team&#039;s second-best player on offense behind DeAndre Hopkins and an integral part of the team when healthy, which is why some believed he could be 2016-03-08 14:37:023/7: The Landry Hat- Cowboys 2016 Free Agency: 5 Realistic Running Backshttp://thelandryhat.com/2016/03/07/cowboys-free-agency-running-backs/
Here are five realistic choices at running back the Dallas Cowboys could sign during free agency.
Alfred Morris, Running Back, Washington Redskins
HT/WT: 5-10, 224 lbs.
Age: 27
Years in NFL: 4
Pro Bowls: 2 (2013, 2014)
2015 Stats: 751 rushing yards, 1 td
Best Year: 1,613 rushing yards, 13 t2016-03-07 12:37:033/6: EndZone Score- AFC South: Analyzing team needshttp://www.endzonescore.com/team-needs-afc-south/36033
1 of 2 | NEXT Â»With the offseason truly kicking off tomorrow with free agency opening, it is time to start examining team needs. The Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans will all be needing to make some drastic changes to improve the competitiveness of t2016-03-06 15:37:093/6: Musket Fire- Should The Patriots Go After Arian Foster?http://musketfire.com/2016/03/06/should-the-patriots-go-after-arian-foster/
The top two needs for the Patriots this offseason are receivers and the offensive line. I don&#039;t think you will find many Patriots fans that will disagree on that front. However when it comes to that third need, a lot of folks have a lot of different opinions. Some think the Pats need to add dep2016-03-06 06:37:473/6: Golden Gate Sports- Oakland Raiders: Free Agents Team Should Avoid This Offseasonhttp://goldengatesports.com/2016/03/05/oakland-raiders-free-agents-team-should-avoid-this-offseason/
The Oakland Raiders have a ton of money to spend in free agency this offseason and are looking to sign impact players â here are some who don&#039;t fit that bill.
Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie is going to have some money to play with and a lot of decisions to make. There are plenty ...2016-03-06 01:37:583/5: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Free Agency: Does Doug Martin lead Top 5 RBs?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/05/2016-nfl-free-agency-doug-martin-lead-top-5-rbs/
On Monday, NFL teams can initiate contact with the agents of impending unrestricted free agents before 2016 NFL Free Agencyofficially kicks off on March 9 at 4 p.m. ET.
Despite the evolution of NFL offenses in a pass-happy league, a ground attack remains an essential ingredient for a balanced o2016-03-05 08:36:573/5: The Jet Press- NY Jets: Team should target Arian Fosterhttp://thejetpress.com/2016/03/05/ny-jets-should-target-arian-foster/
Due to salary cap issues, the NY Jets will be forced to embrace change at the running back position. Arian Foster could be an ideal buy low option for them.
Despite having a solid running game last season, the Jets will most likely need to completely overhaul the position for 2016.Power back Chris 2016-03-05 02:38:353/4: wayniacnation.com- Roddy White and Arian Foster: Fare thee wellhttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/03/04/roddy-white-and-arian-foster-fare-thee-well/
This has been one heck of an offseason for NFL veterans. Long time stalwarts and fan favorites are finding themselves without homes, at least for the time being. Mario Williams. Charles Johnson. Chris Clemons. Marques Colston. There are so many that NFL.com put out there Top 99 Free Agents list. Non2016-03-04 10:38:113/4: Toro Times- Arian Foster, You Will Be Missedhttp://torotimes.com/2016/03/04/arian-foster-you-will-be-missed/
Dear Arian Foster,
It&#039;s been a crazy ride, and I&#039;ll admit that I&#039;m among the people who support the Houston Texans in their decision to part ways with you, but that doesn&#039;t mean you won&#039;t be missed. In fact, you&#039;ll be missed very much.
I still remember that openin2016-03-04 10:37:433/4: NFL Spin Zone- No, the New York Giants don't need Arian Fosterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/04/no-new-york-giants-dont-need-arian-foster/
The Houston Texans cut ties with Arian Foster after seven seasons and 6,472 yards. While Foster is a superstar, the New York Giants don&#039;t need him
According to numerous outlets, including ESPN inside Adam Schefter, the Houston Texans released their all-time leading rusher Arian Foster. While h2016-03-04 08:36:533/4: Black and Teal- Did GM Caldwell give the off-season plan away?http://blackandteal.com/2016/03/04/gm-caldwell-give-off-season-plan-away/
The Jaguars recently cut veteran guard Zane Beadles and D-End Chris Clemons, as most people though they would at the start of the off-season. Which brings me to the point of this article. Do those two unsurprising rostermovesmean wewereright with the fan made off-season plan all along? Here is a lis2016-03-04 08:36:523/3: RotoWire- Texans' Arian Foster: To be released by Houstonhttp://www.rotowire.com/football/player.htm?id=6012
Foster (Achilles) will be released by the Texans, ESPN's Adam ...2016-03-03 23:01:023/3: EndZone Score- Arian Foster&#8217;s potential new NFL homes after being releasedhttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-potential-landing-spots/35862
1 of 3 | NEXT Â»Arian Foster was released on Thursday by the Houston TexansÂ and will enter the free agent market on March 15, when free agency officially opens. The running back will have teams contacting him about joining their ball clubs, due to his veteran experience and effectiveness when on th2016-03-03 19:37:243/3: NFL Spin Zone- New England Patriots: Free Agent RB Arian Foster an Option?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/03/new-england-patriots-free-agent-rb-arian-foster-option/
The New England Patriots must improve their running back situation this off season one way or another. Arian Foster was released by the Houston Texans on Thursday, would he be an option in New England?
I strongly believe that the New England Patriots would have beaten the Denver Broncos in the AFC 2016-03-03 17:36:443/3: Toro Times- Arian Foster Officially Releasedhttp://torotimes.com/2016/03/03/arian-foster-officially-released/
After seven seasons, the Texans have parted ways with the franchise&#039;s all-time leading rusher.
It&#039;s a well known fact that the shelf life of an NFL running back is not long anymore. They say that 30 is the cutoff point for productivity among NFL backs. While there have been some exception2016-03-03 13:37:143/3: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: Veteran Wide Receivers That Teams Can Sign Immediatelyhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/03/nfl-veteran-wide-receivers-that-teams-can-sign-immediately/
Itâs that difficult part of the year for many teams that must wave goodbye to veteran players. That also means that thereâs the opportunity for some performers to wave hello to new employers.
Itâs that time of the year.
As the 32 NFL teams get their house in order and look ...2016-03-03 12:36:523/3: EndZone Score- Houston Texans to release running back Arian Fosterhttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-to-release-arian-foster/35863
Running back Arian Foster will be available on the free agent market when the league year officially begins March 15, according to ESPN&#8217;s Adam Schefter.Â The Houston Texans told Foster they intend toÂ release him on Wednesday. Foster is the Texans franchise leader in touchdowns and rushing yar2016-03-03 11:37:033/3: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Moving On From Arian Fosterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/03/03/houston-texans-moving-on-from-arian-foster/
Sometimes an ending means a new beginning. Now that the Houston Texans have parted ways with Arian Foster, where will the talented running back play in 2016?
It may have been a surprise but it certainly wasnât a shock.
ESPNâs Adam Schefter reported on Thursday morning that the Housto...2016-03-03 11:36:533/3: Horseshoe Heroes- AFC South Shake-Up: Texans Release Colts Nemesis Arian Fosterhttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2016/03/03/afc-south-shake-up-texans-release-colts-nemesis-arian-foster/
According to ESPN&#039;s Adam Schefter, the Houston Texans are releasing longtime running back Arian Foster, who&#039;s been an Indianapolis Colts nemesis throughout the years:
Big move: Arian Foster has been told the Texans are releasing him, per a source close to him. After great run, Foster fi2016-03-03 10:36:553/2: Toro Times- Texans Morning Huddle--Texans Meet with QBshttp://torotimes.com/2016/03/02/texans-morning-huddle-texans-meet-with-qbs/
Happy Hump Day! Here are your Wednesday Texans stories:
Texans meet with rookies by ESPN
Texans must look far and wide for runner by John McClain, Houston Chronicle
Where could RG3 Start? by Jeff Dooley, Washington Post
Editorial on Draft Possibilities at QB by Yoossef 2016-03-02 08:38:152/25: Toro Times- Three Players to Watch at the Combinehttp://torotimes.com/2016/02/25/three-players-to-watch-at-the-combine/
The NFL combine is the first look at many draft prospects side by side. Here are three guys that the Texans need to keep an eye on this weekend:
Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
He had some issues when he was at Penn State. He committed a lot of turnovers, had accuracy issues and was sac2016-02-25 14:38:402/24: NFL Spin Zone- Possible Destinations for Robert Griffin IIIhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/02/24/possible-destinations-robert-griffin-iii/
Washington Redskinsâ quarterback Robert Griffin IIIhad a promising future. After being the second-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Griffin went on to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and seemed like he was ticketed fora big NFL career. Yet after a tearing his ACL and LCL in the 2...2016-02-24 10:39:232/24: Toro Times- Who the web thinks Houston will draft in round onehttp://torotimes.com/2016/02/22/who-the-web-thinks-houston-will-draft-in-round-one/
Everybody has an opinion on who the Houston Texans should draft with the 22nd overall pick. Here&#039;s a roundup:
Fansided- Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
The Texans two most pressing needs are in the offensive backfield. Brian Hoyer was up and down throughout his first year in Houston and alt2016-02-24 08:38:502/22: Toro Times- Who the web thinks Houston will draft in round onehttp://torotimes.com/?p=49996
Everybody has an opinion on who the Houston Texans should draft with the 22nd overall pick. Here&#039;s a roundup: Fansided- Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State The Texans two most pressing needs are in the offensive backfield. Brian Hoyer was up and down throughout his first year in Houston and alt...2016-02-22 15:38:512/21: EndZone Score- Arian Foster never watches footballhttp://www.endzonescore.com/more-wacky-news-regarding-arian-foster/35402
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is definitely not your average NFL running back. As an open atheist and Green Party member, Foster deviates from the norm of the stereotypical football-playing jock. He has dabbled in veganism and even once conductedÂ a locker room press sessionÂ using a Brit2016-02-21 21:37:422/19: Toro Times- Fansided NFL Mock Draft: Texanshttp://torotimes.com/?p=50019
After surveying editors from all NFL sites, here are the results of the mock: http://nflmocks.com/2016/02/18/2016-nfl-mock-draft-fansided-experts-speak-for-their-teams/ That is the full mock draft. There are some surprising picks in there to be sure, which should make for a very interesting draf...2016-02-19 13:37:032/19: Toro Times- Houston Texans offseason: Potential cap casualtieshttp://torotimes.com/?p=50003
The Houston Texans are sitting pretty in terms of cap space, but that doesn&#039;t mean some players won&#039;t be casualties due to their current price tag A the NFL offseason is kicking into gear, the Houston Texans willhave some decisions to make as they prepare to defend their AFC South t...2016-02-19 11:37:212/19: wayniacnation.com- The Houston Texans: Now Watt?http://wayniacnation.com/2016/02/19/the-houston-texans-now-watt/
The Super Bowl is over and done with and that only means one thing. Since none of the official big cuts will be made until March, every football head is talking one thing&#8230; the NFL Draft. Mock Version I. Mock Version II. Mock Version II.B. It will change on a day by day basis over &#8230; Conti2016-02-19 09:38:272/17: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: How DeAndre Hopkins became an iconhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=132559
The Houston Texans are no strangers to NFL icons, as defensive end J.J. Watt, running back Arian Foster, and former wide receiver Andre Johnson are some of the biggest names in the league. Last season, No. 1 receiver DeAndre Hopkins took advantage of Johnson&#039;s release to become one of the NFL..2016-02-17 09:37:052/15: Toro Times- Texans Morning Huddle--If Stafford ended up in Houstonhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49954
Here are your daily Texans stories to kick off the week: Matthew Stafford to the Texans by Kurt Carlson, footballwithkurt.sportsblog.com It&#039;s fun to speculate on stuff like this, but I highly doubt Stafford is going anywhere. Arian Foster doesn&#039;t watch football anymore by Pe...2016-02-15 07:37:022/14: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five positions to address in the drafthttp://torotimes.com/?p=49930
After an early playoff exit, the Houston Texans have some work to do this offseason, including addressing these five positions in the NFL Draft As the offseason continues to roll along teams like the Houston Texans are beginning to evaluate what moves they need to make this offseason. While f...2016-02-14 11:37:132/14: EDSFootball- Way-Too-Early 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 5http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2016/02/14/way-too-early-2016-fantasy-football-mock-draft-round-5.html
Our way-too-early 2016 fantasy football mock draft is a one-man mock draft, but we will feature more mock drafts with more of our contributors and other scoring formats later this offseason.
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Here is Round 5 of my one-man 2016 Fantasy Football Mock Draft:
2016-02-14 04:36:012/12: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Matt Forte, Marc Trestman Reunion Unlikelyhttp://thebaltimorewire.com/2016/02/12/baltimore-ravens-matt-forte-marc-trestman-reunion-unlikely/
The Baltimore Ravens could use a player like Matt Forte, but it&#039;s unlikely that they make the move to reunite Forte with former Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman. There was chatter early in the 2015 season that running back Matt Forte could be on the trading block entering the final year .2016-02-12 17:37:532/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Stay Away From Matt Fortehttp://torotimes.com/2016/02/12/houston-texans-stay-away-from-matt-forte/
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte may seem like an intriguing option, but the Houston Texans should stay away. The Houston Texans need some help at running back after a season that saw them struggle to find a consistent rusher. With Arian Foster&#039;s future with the team up in the air, it...2016-02-12 13:38:152/11: Toro Times- 2016 Draft: Texans a landing spot for Ezekiel Elliott?http://torotimes.com/?p=49896
Drew Dougherty of the Houston Texans website notes that the majority of mock drafts have the team selecting Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliot It&#039;s that time of year when NFL mock drafts will be flying around like crazy as we all brace ourselves for the most anti**** part of the o...2016-02-11 11:38:182/9: Still Curtain- Steelers: Will Pittsburgh attempt to trade Markus Wheaton?http://stillcurtain.com/?p=61884
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a peculiar situation on their hands when the time comes for the 2016 NFL draft. Due to trades made last year, the organization will be without their fifth and six round selections in day three. The Steelers are a team known for refortifying their depth charts throu.2016-02-09 09:37:082/9: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Destinations for Colin Kaepernickhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=131641
Nobody knows if San Francisco 49ers new head coach Chip Kelly will stick with Colin Kaepernick as his starting quarterback in 2016, impressed with his rushing ability and past success, or if he will decide to pick a QB who is better at making quick decisions and reading through progressions, which a2016-02-09 08:37:012/6: Toro Times- Texans Morning Huddle--Former Texans in Super Bowlhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49831
Here are your daily Texans stories for Saturday: Texans ties run deep at Super Bowl 50 by Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle Houston next in line for the Super Bowl by Eric Sanlnocencio, Houstontexans.com Texans look to replace Foster by Jarren Murillo, Isportweb.com Odell B...2016-02-06 09:37:232/6: Toro Times- NFL Free Agency: 10 players the Houston Texans should targethttp://torotimes.com/?p=49804
After a 9-7 season the Houston Texans have some solid pieces to build around and with some smart free agent moves they could become a real threat Head coach Bill O&#039;Brien led the Houston Texans to their second straight 9-7 season in his second year in charge of the Houston Texans. After s...2016-02-06 09:37:232/4: FootballPerspective.com- Guest Post: Adam Harstad On Why Terrell Davis Should Be In The HOFhttp://www.footballperspective.com/guest-post-adam-harstad-on-why-terrell-davis-should-be-in-the-hof/
Today&#8217;s guest post/trivia question comes from Adam Harstad, a co-writer of mine at Footballguys.com. You can follow Adam on twitter at @AdamHarstad. On Saturday, the Hall of Fame selection committee will meet, lock themselves in a room, and debate the relative merits of the 15 modern-era final2016-02-04 23:35:502/3: RotoWire- Texans' Arian Foster: Cleared to joghttp://www.rotowire.com/football/player.htm?id=6012
Foster (Achilles) has received clearance to jog, Tania Ganguli of ...2016-02-03 15:01:021/31: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Running Back a Priority in 2016http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/31/houston-texans-running-back-priority-2016/
The Houston Texans have a lot to work on this offseason, but one of the biggest issues they must address is at the running back position. How many times are Houston Texans fans going to check their phone to see an alert that running back Arian Foster has another long-term injury and will miss more .2016-01-31 18:37:351/29: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: How important is re-signing Brandon Brooks?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/29/houston-texans-how-important-is-re-signing-brandon-brooks/
This offseason, the Houston Texans will have to find a new quarterback, mull Arian Foster&#039;s future over, and get DeAndre Hopkins a better partner, perhaps at the expense of cutting Cecil Shorts III if they really feel like pinching pennies (Nate Washington is an impending free agent). There...2016-01-29 12:37:201/29: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Time to Pay DeAndre Hopkinshttp://torotimes.com/?p=49760
It&#039;s time for the Houston Texans to give DeAndre Hopkins the big contract he deserves. 111 receptions for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns. Those are DeAndre Hopkins&#039; statistics in 2015, his second straight season with over 1,200 yards. Hopkins is scheduled to make just over $2 million do...2016-01-29 10:38:041/24: The Landry Hat- Cowboys 2016 NFL Draft: Five running back optionshttp://thelandryhat.com/2016/01/23/cowboys-2016-nfl-draft-five-running-back-options/
We discuss five running back options the Dallas Cowboys could target in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft. There is no denying that the Dallas Cowboys need to address the running back situation in the off-season one way or another. The Cowboys were fortunate in 2015 that veteran running back Darren Mc...2016-01-24 05:38:361/23: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Full 7-round 2016 mock draft, early versionhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49642
A full seven-round mock draft for the Houston Texans in the 2016 NFL Draft The NFL Draft doesn&#039;t begin until Thursday, April 28th but that doesn&#039;t mean we can&#039;t start to speculate on which direction the Houston Texans will head with their selections. After bringing in a corn...2016-01-23 13:37:241/23: The Landry Hat- Cowboys 2016 NFL Draft: Five running back optionshttp://thelandryhat.com/?p=93855
We discuss five running back options the Dallas Cowboys could target in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft. There is no denying that the Dallas Cowboys need to address the running back situation in the off-season one way or another. The Cowboys were fortunate in 2015 that veteran running back Darren Mc...2016-01-23 09:37:591/21: Toro Times- Marshawn Lynch an option for Houston?http://torotimes.com/?p=49602
If running back Marshawn Lynch hits free agency the Houston Texans could be suitors for his services, at the right price ; It looks like the Marshawn Lynch era in Seattle may be coming to an end as there have been rumors about a parting between the two sides since the Seahawks wer...2016-01-21 12:37:201/17: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five free agent RB optionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=49499
The Houston Texans may move on from star running back Arian Foster, here are five free agent options that could help replace the franchise rushing leader ; With news coming from insiders that the Houston Texans are ready to face life without running back Arian Foster, it&#039;s ti...2016-01-17 12:37:021/17: NFL Spin Zone- Dallas Cowboys: Would Derrick Henry be right choice?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/17/dallas-cowboys-derrick-henry-right-choice/
Heisman Trophy winning running back Derrick Henry wants to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, but would he be the correct choice for a team that has needs greater than a running back on their 53-man roster? Right now, it isn&#8217;t a certainty that Henry would be a first-round selection, but if h...2016-01-17 11:37:381/14: Toro Times- Report: Texans plan to move on from RB Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/2016/01/14/report-texans-plan-to-move-on-from-rb-arian-foster/
For the second straight offseason, the Houston Texans are ready to move on from one of the franchise&#039;s best players as they reportedly will cut Arian Foster ; Last season it was Andre Johnson, the franchise leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns. This season, reports indi...2016-01-14 09:37:101/14: The Sports Quotient- Forget Dallas: Johnny Manziel Should Play In Houston Next Seasonhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2016/1/11/forget-dallas-johnny-manziel-should-play-in-houston-next-season
By now, everyone has heard about Johnny Manzielâs issues. On the field, he is an undisciplined but promising young quarterback who still holds the potential to become a longtime NFL starter. Off the field, âJohnny Footballâ constantly makes headlines for his presence and antics at clubs, even2016-01-14 01:38:091/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 7 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics October 28, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-7-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-tmitt-metrics-october-28-2015/
Found a mistake in our data? Let us know. Contact us or leave a comment below. We report the games missed due to injury numbers (Out (Doubtful, Questionable, or Probable), Injured Reserve, and Physically Unable to Perform) that the NFL
The post NFL Week 7 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics2016-01-13 15:41:031/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 8 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics November 4, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-8-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-tmitt-metrics-november-4-2015/
Are you reading the latest NFL update? Check out the right side of this page for the &#8216;Latest Updates&#8217; section listing our most recent posts. Three of the least injured teams in the league don&#8217;t lead their division, while one
The post NFL Week 8 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT 2016-01-13 15:41:031/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 9 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics November 11, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-9-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-november-11-2015/
Three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 9Â games missed numbers and IIT metrics as of
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Three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 10Â games missed numbers and IIT metrics as of
The post NFL Week 10 Games Missed Due to Injury and I2016-01-13 15:41:031/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 11 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics November 25, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-11-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-november-25-2015/
Again, three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 11 games missed numbers and IIT metrics
The post NFL Week 11 Games Missed Due to Injury and I2016-01-13 15:41:031/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 12 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics December 2, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-12-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-december-2-2015/
Summary: Two of the least injured teams (STL, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while two of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (WAS, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 12 games missed numbers and IIT metrics (Injury
The post NFL Week 12 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Me2016-01-13 15:41:031/13: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 13 Games Missed Due to Injury December 9, 2015https://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-13-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-december-9-2015/
Week 13 Summary: Two of the least injured teams (STL, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while two of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (WAS, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 13 games missed numbers and IIT
The post NFL Week 13 Games Missed Due to Injury December 9, 2015 a2016-01-13 15:41:031/12: Toro Times- Potential draft target: Running back Derrick Henryhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49421
After mixed results from first round running backs, the Texans could benefit from teams worried about taking a player like Derrick Henry too early ; The Houston Texans have been very spoiled at running back over the years because of how great Arian Foster has been. Over the past c...2016-01-12 10:37:281/12: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Mock Draft: Seven Rounds for Houston Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=127572
Who do the Houston Texans select in this Seven-Round2016 NFL Mock Draft? After falling 30-0 to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card round on Saturday, the Houston Texans have finished their 2015 season.Despite winning an AFC South division crown this season, the Texans cannot be too happy wi...2016-01-12 08:37:111/11: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans should sign Robert Griffin IIIhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/11/houston-texans-sign-robert-griffin-iii/
The Houston Texans are in need of a quarterback, and signing Robert Griffin III would solve some issues While many Washington fans enjoyed Kirk Cousins&#039; breakout year, one person who certainly didn&#039;t like that was former first-round pick Robert Griffin III. As Cousins led Washington to...2016-01-11 16:37:141/11: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Mock Draft: QB Connor Cook Right Fit for Texans?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/11/2016-nfl-mock-draft-qb-connor-cook-right-fit-texans/
A recent 2016 NFL Mock Draft has the Houston Texans taking QB Connor Cook with the 22nd overall pick. Would this be a strong fit for the two sides? The Houston Texans&#039; season ended with a thud on Saturday. The Texans were wallopedin all faucets of the game, as the Kansas City Chiefs raced to a.2016-01-11 09:37:521/10: NFL Spin Zone- NFL: What We Learned on Wild Card Saturdayhttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/10/nfl-what-we-learned-on-wild-card-saturday/
The NFL put the &#8220;wild&#8221; in Wild Card Weekend on Saturday with the end of a long drought and an unimaginable ending in Cincinnati. No two games could be more different than what we saw on Saturday in Houston and Cincinnati, respectively. The Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steele...2016-01-10 13:37:161/9: NFL Spin Zone- Cincinnati Bengals: Has Their Time Finally Arrived?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/09/cincinnati-bengals-has-their-time-finally-arrived/
It has been a long time between playoff wins for the Cincinnati Bengals, in the NFL postseason for the fifth consecutive year. And the last four losses have been very excruciating to day the least. The last time the Cincinnati Bengals celebrated a playoff win the team made its home at Riverfron...2016-01-09 18:38:201/9: The Sports Quotient- NFL Playoff Preview: Houston Texanshttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2016/1/8/nfl-playoff-preview-houston-texans
The NFL playoffs are upon us, that wonderful&nbsp;time of&nbsp;the year when&nbsp;we fall behind on work in order to watch as much football as possible. Starting tomorrow, the quest for a Super Bowl Championship begins. The AFC's No. 4 seed Houston Texans won the AFC South with a 9-7 record. Can the2016-01-09 14:38:201/9: NFL Spin Zone- Kansas City Chiefs: Lots in Common With Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/09/kansas-city-chiefs-lots-in-common-with-texans/
The Kansas City Chiefs are the hottest team in the NFL these days is winning consecutive games is your gauge. But this is usually the time of the year that this franchise has traditionally failed to answer the bell. For longtime fans of the National Football League and more specifically the AFL, we.2016-01-09 14:37:271/8: EndZone Score- Kansas City Chiefs run game will lead them to the next roundhttp://www.endzonescore.com/33471-2/33471
Saturday, the first game of the 2015-2016 NFL postseason will take place in Houston, Texas, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans. The Chiefs come into the Wild Card Round winners of ten straight contests, finishing off the regular season in remarkable fashion. Both defenses in this 2016-01-08 20:37:401/8: Toro Times- Houston Texans: 3 Reasons the Texans Will Beat the Chiefshttp://torotimes.com/?p=49330
The Houston Texans face the Kansas City Chiefs in this year&#039;s first NFL Playoff game, and the Texans look poised to come away with a victory. The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs will kick off this year&#039;s NFL Playoffs on Saturday afternoon, and we couldn&#039;t be more excited. The g.2016-01-08 10:37:131/7: Truluvsports.com- Calvin Johnson: The Barry Sanders Card Played Perfectlyhttp://truluvsports.com/calvin-johnson-the-barry-sanders-card-played-perfectly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
2016-01-07 12:39:101/6: Blogging Dirty- NFL wild-card picks: Predicting each first-round playoff gamehttp://bloggingdirty.com/?p=53455
The playoffs have arrived in the NFL. Here&#039;s all of the Wild Card Weekend picks. The Atlanta Falcons are sitting at home during the playoffs for the third straight year. This season stings a little more as they were so closer after starting the season 5-0. But it wasn&#039;t to be. There ar...2016-01-06 09:37:391/5: We Talk Fantasy Sports- AFC Wild Card - Kansas City Chiefs @ Houston Texanshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2016/01/AFC-Wild-Card-Chiefs-Texans.html
Embed from Getty ImagesThe NFL playoffs kicks off with the least desirable match-up of the 1st round, as the Houston Texans host the Kansas City Chiefs. This is a rematch from week 1 of the NFL season, when the Chiefs beat the Texans 27-20 in Houston.This had potentially to be a very intriguing game2016-01-05 16:36:021/5: NFL Spin Zone- 2016 NFL Mock Draft: Ezekiel Elliott the Right Pick for Texans?http://nflspinzone.com/2016/01/05/2016-nfl-mock-draft-ezekiel-elliott-right-pick-texans/
A recent 2016 NFL Mock Draft has the Houston Texans selecting dynamic running back Ezekiel Elliott in the first round. Would this be a wise move for the Texans? With the regular season behind us, the NFL draft is starting to get more and more attention. That brings us mock draft season. Everyone ha.2016-01-05 15:37:351/4: wayniacnation.com- The Houston Texas are AFC South Champs: their proudest momenthttp://wayniacnation.com/2016/01/04/the-houston-texas-are-afc-south-champs-their-proudest-moment/
The Houston Texans are AFC South Champs. I know that heading into the week the Indianapolis Colts needed the most absurd combination of victories &#8212; including both a Donald Trump victory in DC and a Philadelphia 76ers win on the court &#8212; to steal that honor from the Texans, but behind a do2016-01-04 10:41:311/3: Black and Teal- Jacksonville Jaguars look lifeless and pathetic in week 17 loss to the Houston Texanshttp://blackandteal.com/2016/01/03/jacksonville-jaguars-look-lifeless-and-pathetic-in-week-17-loss-to-the-houston-texans/
It&#039;s finally over - the disappointing, frustrating, and sometimes infuriating enigma that was the Jacksonville Jaguars 2015 season is now over. Despite the team getting so many breaks to make their schedule comically easy, the Jaguars finished with a 5-11 record, capped off by an awful performa2016-01-03 16:37:3012/30: Toro Times- Texans Morning Huddle--Brian Peters Bolsters Special Teamshttp://torotimes.com/?p=49193
Here are your daily Texans stories for December 30th: Brian Peters key on Special Teams by Drew Dougherty, Houstontexans.com Roger Clemens Helps at Texans Practice by Deepi Sidhu, Houstontexans.com Hopkins Enjoying Great Season by SportsExchange.com Foster Shouldn&#039;t ...2015-12-30 09:37:0512/26: NFL Spin Zone- New York Giants need Ezekiel Elliotthttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/12/26/new-york-giants-need-ezekiel-elliott/
The New York Giants haven&#039;t had a dynamic lead back in quite some time. The team could fill that void by drafting Ohio State&#039;s Ezekiel Elliott The last time a New York Giants running back rushed for over 1,000 yards was in 2012 when Ahmad Bradshaw finished the season with 1,015. Since ...2015-12-26 13:40:2412/23: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Time for fans to move on from Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49092
The Houston Texans franchise should look to improve the team by cutting the aging running back Arian Foster and moving on to younger prospects Last season, it was Andre Johnson. Some fans didn&#039;t like the decision, but it was the right thing to do. It was time to let Andre fly free, to...2015-12-23 09:37:2012/19: Toro Times- Texans Morning Huddle--Clowney wins awardhttp://torotimes.com/?p=49032
Here are your daily Texans stories for Saturday, December 19th: Jadeveon Clowney wins Ed Block Courage award by Houstontexans.com Mercilus finishing strong by Brian Patterson, House of Houston Charlie Whitehurst might have to beat Houston by Mike Weiss, ESPN Why Blue didn...2015-12-19 10:37:3412/17: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 15 Studs and Duds: McFadden a Flop!http://nflspinzone.com/?p=123641
The fantasy playoffs are underway and you need an edge. We&#039;ve got two sleepers destined to shine, and two other duds. Your Studs and Duds for Fantasy Football Week 15. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports Debate. Check out more of the brothers in Seesaw Sports Debate on...2015-12-17 06:37:1012/15: Toro Times- Playoffs or not, Texans need Hackenberg in first roundhttp://torotimes.com/2015/12/15/playoffs-not-texans-need-hackenberg-first-round/
Even if the Houston Texans manage to win the AFC South, their sights need to be set on a signal caller in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft Going into the Sunday night matchup vs the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, there was an odd sense of optimism for the Houston Tex...2015-12-15 19:38:5212/14: Chowder and Champions- Patriots vs. Texans: Three Week 14 Stars of the Gamehttp://chowderandchampions.com/2015/12/14/patriots-texans-week-14-stars-game/
The primary stars for the New England Patriots in their Week 14 victory over the Houston Texans. After back-to-back losses, and an increasingly alarming injury report, things have not been looking great for the New England Patriots. However, they stepped up and took care of business on Sunday night.2015-12-14 03:36:5912/14: Inside the Pylon- 10 Scouting Rules: # 6 Film Not Workoutshttp://insidethepylon.com/football-101/scouting/2015/12/14/10-scouting-rules-6-film-not-workouts/
Director of the Scouting AcademyÂ and ITP contributorÂ Dan Hatman hasÂ written ten short pieces using Matt Millerâs tweet list as inspiration, hoping to illuminate readers on aspects ...
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2015-12-14 00:39:0212/13: EDSFootball- 2015 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS): Week 14 (Hanson)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/12/13/2015-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-ats-week-14-hanson.html
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Here are my picks against the spread (ATS) for Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season:
New England Patriots -4.5 over Houston Texans (3 units)
After opening the season with 10 consecutive wins, the Patriots have lost back-to-back games to the Broncos and Eagles2015-12-13 09:36:0312/12: Musket Fire- W2W4: New England Patriots vs Houston Texanshttp://musketfire.com/2015/12/12/w2w4-new-england-patriots-vs-houston-texans/
The New England Patriots face off against the Houston Texans on prime-time Sunday night. The Texans are currently tied with the Indianapolis Colts for the lead in the AFC South with a 6-6 record. The Patriots are tied with Cincinnati and Denver with a 10-2 record as the best in the AFC. However, Hou2015-12-12 17:37:0312/12: Russell Street Report- A Feeling We Haven&#8217;t Had Since 2007http://russellstreetreport.com/2015/12/12/crab-bag/pete-carroll-ravens-seahawks-quotes-notes/
Ravens fans, can you remember feeling this bleak about a game? Going into Sunday (or Monday, or Thursday) thinking that our boys have hardly more than a snowball&#8217;s chance in heck to come out on top? The two-time defending NFC &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;
The post A Feeling We Haven&#8217;t2015-12-12 11:40:0512/11: Mile High Maniac- Peyton Manning: Five Potential Landing Spots Next Yearhttp://milehighmaniac.com/?p=33384
Peyton Manning continues to rehab his foot after a torn plantar fascia injury, but with every game he misses, Manning looks more and more like a distant memory. Peyton Manning entered the 2015-2016 season with three-consecutive Pro Bowl seasons as a member of the Denver Broncos, and fans expected m.2015-12-11 17:36:4312/11: Toro Times- Texans Had Running Back Solution In Their Own Backyardhttp://torotimes.com/2015/12/11/texans-running-back-solution-backyard/
The Houston Texans in 2014 signed several free agents prior to training camp. What makes general manager Rick Smith great is his ability to sign quality undrafted street free agents. Smith signed an undrafted free agent in 2014 that could have been potentially the answer to Houston backfield woes. .2015-12-11 15:37:2012/11: Chowder and Champions- New England Patriots: Can They Contain DeAndre Hopkins?http://chowderandchampions.com/2015/12/11/new-england-patriots-contain-deandre-hopkins/
How can the New England Patriots slow down Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins this week? When it comes to game planning forthe Houston Texans offense, the conversation both begins and ends with star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who has taken his game to another level this season. Heading into the .2015-12-11 11:37:5512/10: Toro Times- Houston Texans All-Time Teamhttp://torotimes.com/?p=48803
Even though the Texans have not been around very long as a franchise, it doesn&#039;t mean there haven&#039;t been good players suit up for the NFL&#039;s newest franchise. Here are the best at every position that have suited up for the Texans, starting with the offensive backfield: Quarterback...2015-12-10 19:37:1612/9: Toro Times- Houston Texans: 10 players who could be gone in 2016http://torotimes.com/?p=48836
NFL rosters are always changing, here is a look at ten players that may not be a part of the Houston Texans in 2016 and why they may be gone ; The Houston Texans are still in the mix for the AFC South, but it&#039;s clear that the team hasn&#039;t met the expectation they had for ...2015-12-09 14:37:3612/9: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 13 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics December 9, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-13-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-december-9-2015/
My data plot below is now interactive, just like the data tables further below. Hover over team data points on the chartÂ for more information about them. Week 13 Summary: Two of the least injured teams (STL, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff
The post NFL Week 13 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Me2015-12-09 11:40:1512/5: BuffaLowDown- Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: Three Keys to the Gamehttp://buffalowdown.com/2015/12/05/buffalo-bills-vs-houston-texans-three-keys-to-the-game/
If last week was a win or go home game, then I&#039;m not sure what this week&#039;s matchup is for the Buffalo Bills. This week&#039;s game against the Houston Texans is a &#34;must win&#34; in every sense of the phrase. If the Bills drop to 5-7 they will almost surely be out of the hunt fo...2015-12-05 17:36:5312/2: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 12 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics December 2, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-12-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-december-2-2015/
Summary: Two of the least injured teams (STL, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while two of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (WAS, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 12 games missed numbers and IIT metrics (Injury
The post NFL Week 12 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Me2015-12-02 14:40:2111/29: Toro Times- Texans vs. Saints: Three players that are vital to beating the Saintshttp://torotimes.com/?p=48679
A look at three players that the Houston Texans will need to see step up in order to get a big win against the New Orleans Saints Can the Houston Texans make it four straight games by defeating the New Orleans Saints on Sunday? Well the good news is the game is at home, the bad news is the Sa...2015-11-29 10:37:4611/29: Factory of Sadness- 5 Reasons The Cleveland Browns Will Beat The Ravenshttp://factoryofsadness.co/?p=44367
It has been a tough few weeks for the Cleveland Browns. (I feel like I have said this plenty of times this season). Cleveland has lost five straight games, including their last two on the road versus divisional foes. Their next chance of stopping the losing streak comes against theBaltimore Ravens. 2015-11-29 08:37:3411/26: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 5 running backs for Week 12http://thejetpress.com/2015/11/26/fantasy-football-top-5-rb-week-12/
When it comes to fantasy football,make sure to keep an eye on these top 5 running backs to start this week. One thing if for sure, this season has definitely been an interesting one when it comes to the top running backs in fantasy football. We&#039;ve seen the usual familiar faces when it come...2015-11-26 11:37:4011/26: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 12 Studs and Duds: Skip Antonio Brown!http://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/26/fantasy-football-week-12-studs-duds-skip-antonio-brown/
Thanksgiving week spells trouble for Fantasy Football owners, with early games and late injuries. All in on Houston. Skipping out on Pittsburgh. Your Fantasy Football Week 12 studs and duds. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports Debate. Check out more of the brothers in Seesaw S2015-11-26 10:37:5911/25: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 11 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics November 25, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-11-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-november-25-2015/
Again, three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 11 games missed numbers and IIT metrics
The post NFL Week 11 Games Missed Due to Injury and I2015-11-25 10:41:0211/25: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Looking ahead to the 2016 NFL Drafthttp://torotimes.com/2015/11/25/houston-texans-looking-ahead-to-the-2016-nfl-draft/
We at Toro Times have taken a quick look at other Mock Draft sites to try and get a sense of who the experts believe the Texans will draft in 2016. It&#039;s only five months away, folks. Yes, the NFL season is far from over. And the Houston Texans are tied for first in the division, fight...2015-11-25 10:38:1011/24: Toro Times- Texans' Offense Still Needs An Answer At Running Backhttp://torotimes.com/?p=48584
The Houston Texans are riding a three-game winning streak, but they still need to find an answer for their lackluster running game ; Despite stellar wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and the New York Jets, teams with top ranked defenses in the AFC, the Houston Texans still lack ...2015-11-24 08:37:0611/21: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football 2015: 5 Must Starts for Week 11 and Whyhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/21/fantasy-football-2015-5-must-starts-for-week-11-and-why/
We know it&#8217;s just a fantasy. It&#8217;s not the real thing. But we&#8217;re running out of time. So let&#8217;s get real when it comes to football fans latest obsessions. It&#8217;s almost hard to believe but welcome to Week 11 of Fantasy Football 2015. We are closing in on the playoffs ...2015-11-21 20:37:1711/21: NFL Spin Zone- Five Reasons the New York Jets will Destroy the Houston Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/21/five-reasons-new-york-jets-will-destroy-houston-texans/
The New York Jets have a great chance to get back on track, and in a big way against the Houston Texans. The New York Jets have lost three out of their last four games as they head into Sunday&#039;s contest against the Houston Texans. Prior to the last month worth of games, the Jets were at 4-...2015-11-21 10:37:5711/20: NFL Spin Zone- The Houston Texans Defense is For Realhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=120756
Nobody really expected the Houston Texans to hand the Cincinnati Bengals their first loss of the season, but they managed to do so in Week 10 on Monday Night Football, holding Andy Dalton and the Bengals offense to just two field goals. The Bengals were held without a touchdown for the first time i.2015-11-20 08:37:5811/19: NFL Spin Zone- Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 Bold Predictionshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/19/tennessee-titans-vs-jacksonville-jaguars-5-bold-predictions/
The Tennessee Titans will be on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football looking to bounce back from a Week 10 loss. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Who is the greatest running back of all-time? In Week 10, the Titans had the misfortune of playing the undefeated Carolina Panther...2015-11-19 08:38:1311/19: The Jet Press- Jets vs Texans: Top 5 players to watchhttp://thejetpress.com/?p=66367
The Jets vs Texans game will be very important as Gang Green will try to salvage their season starting Sunday, when they take on the Texans. In what should be a tightly fought defensive battle, here are the top 5 players worth watching. The NY Jets are at a crossroads. Under new coach Todd Bowles, .2015-11-19 07:37:2011/18: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 10 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics November 18, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-10-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-november-18-2015/
Three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 10Â games missed numbers and IIT metrics as of
The post NFL Week 10 Games Missed Due to Injury and I2015-11-18 11:41:0611/17: EndZone Score- Cincinnati Bengals offense falters against Houston Texanshttp://www.endzonescore.com/cincinnati-bengals-offense-falters-against-houston-texans/31011
Yikes! Just when the Cincinnati Bengals appeared to be among the NFL&#8216;s elite, they played about as poorly as a playoff-caliber team can play offensively against a Houston Texans team even worse than its 3-5 record indicated. A Bengals offense that has been lauded far and wide as being the best2015-11-17 05:39:0211/16: EndZone Score- Cincinnati Bengals have key linebackers in the starting lineuphttp://www.endzonescore.com/cincinnati-bengals-have-key-linebackers-in-the-starting-lineup/30974
Like many teams do, the Cincinnati Bengals waited until the bewitching hour to reveal the status of two key players listed on their injury report. Linebackers Vontaze Burfict and Rey Maualuga will be in the starting lineup on Monday night when the Bengals take on the Houston Texans. Burfict has been2015-11-16 21:39:0511/16: Stripe Hype- Bengals vs. Texans: 3 Bold Predictionshttp://stripehype.com/2015/11/16/bengals-vs-texans-3-bold-predictions/
Tonight&#039;s matchup on Monday Night Footballfeatures the 3-5 Houston Texans at the 8-0 Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have already set a franchise record for the best start to a season with an undefeated record through the first nine weeks. To add to that, if the Bengals come out on top with a w2015-11-16 17:37:4111/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Top 30 moments in team historyhttp://torotimes.com/2015/11/12/top-30-moments-texans/
The Houston may only have a brief history since their inception in 2002, but that doesn&#039;t mean they don&#039;t have some memorable moments in their existence. We here at the Toro Times have taken on the task of recapping and ranking the top-30 moments for the franchise. Despite a small numbe...2015-11-12 10:37:3911/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Top 30 moments in team historyhttp://torotimes.com/?p=48281
The Houston may only have a brief history since their inception in 2002, but that doesn&#039;t mean they don&#039;t have some memorable moments in their existence. We here at the Toro Times have taken on the task of recapping and ranking the top-30 moments for the franchise. Despite a small numbe...2015-11-12 09:37:5611/11: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons will still make playoffs, and catch a big break with Andrew Luck injuryhttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/11/11/atlanta-falcons-andrew-luck-injury/
1. The Falcons get a stroke of Luck Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will almost certainly miss the Atlanta Falcons game in Week 11 after suffering a lacerated kidney in the Colts&#039; impressive victory over the Denver Broncos. Injuries should never be celebrated, but the Falcons are ...2015-11-11 16:37:2311/11: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 9 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT Metrics November 11, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-9-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-iit-metrics-november-11-2015/
Three of the least injured teams (STL, TEN, MIA)Â don&#8217;t hold a playoff spot, while threeÂ of the most injured teams in the leagueÂ (NYG, PIT, NWE)Â sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 9Â games missed numbers and IIT metrics as of
The post NFL Week 9 Games Missed Due to Injury and IIT2015-11-11 11:40:1411/11: NFL Spin Zone- AFC South: Time for rest of the division to step uphttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/11/afc-south-time-rest-division-step/
According to CBS Sports&#039; Jason La Confora, Indianapolis Colts&#039; star quarterback Andrew Luck will miss 2-6 weeks with abdominal injuries and lacerations. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/664172266092158977 It&#039;s a crushing blow for an already-sluggish Colts team. Through ...2015-11-11 10:37:2511/10: NFL Spin Zone- Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Colts and Bills Surgehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/11/10/week-11-power-rankings-colts-bills-surge/
Week 10 was another crazy week that featured three over time games and all but three games ended by a differential of one score or less. After such a crazy week there is a lot of sorting out to do. Some teams really surprised and suddenly seem like they might live up to preseason expectations, while2015-11-10 06:38:2111/7: Baller Mind Frame- NFL Week 9 Waiver Wire Pursuits For The Fantasy Enthusiasthttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/11/07/nfl-week-9-waiver-wire-pursuits-for-the-fantasy-enthusiast/
If youâre looking for a quality fantasy football supplement at the tight end, kicker, wide receiver, and/or quarterback position for Week 9 of this NFL season and beyond, youâve come to the correct place. Heath Miller &#124; Pit &#124; TE â % Owned: ESPN 50% &#124; Yahoo 46% &#124; NFL 23.6% M2015-11-07 20:38:2011/7: TheFantasyFix.com- 2015 Fantasy Football, Week 9 Gold Mine: Consider Roddy White, Robert Woodshttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2015-fantasy-football-week-9-gold-mine/
Me: âWhat would you do if you were stuck in one place and everyday was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?â Ralph: âThat about sums it up for me!â Wait, are you trying to tell me I am NOT Bill Murray in Groundhog Day? Following yet another2015-11-07 09:36:3111/7: TheFantasyFix.com- 2015 Fantasy Football, Week 9 Deep Sleepers: Jameis Winston, Will Tyehttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2015-fantasy-football-week-9-deep-sleepers-jameis-winston-will-tye/
Everybody knows to start Adrian Peterson, Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones. In this article we will be covering deep sleepers. Guys that a lot of people may be able to find on their waiver wire. If youâre desperate for an emergency play or a cheap DFS option, this is where2015-11-07 07:36:2511/4: The Jet Press- NY Jets: A major running back problem is developinghttp://thejetpress.com/2015/11/04/ny-jets-rb-problem-developing/
The NY Jets are supposed to be a true &#34;Ground and Pound&#34; team featuring several running backs getting the job done, however, a major problem at the position is developing so far this season. In the Jets&#039; hot start to the season, &#34;Ground and Pound&#34; was brought back in full f...2015-11-04 21:37:0411/4: wayniacnation.com- The WN Fantasy Football Report: Help! My entire team is injured!!!http://wayniacnation.com/2015/11/04/the-wn-fantasy-football-report-help-my-entire-team-is-injured/
If you are anything like myself, your entire fantasy football season may seem like it fell off of a cliff. Two weeks ago, I was the number one team in my league with the best record, most points and the scary backfield of Matt Forte and Arian Foster. Now, I am currently heading into this [&#8230;]2015-11-04 14:38:1611/4: wayniacnation.com- Are Steve Smith and Arian Foster headed to Canton?http://wayniacnation.com/2015/11/04/are-steve-smith-and-arian-foster-headed-to-canton/
The past two weeks in the NFL have seen a rash of injuries to some of football&#8217;s biggest stars. Le&#8217;Veon Bell is done for the year, andÂ Matt Forte is out for extended periods of time. Now, Keenan Allen looks like he will be out for the season. Two big Achilles burst over the past two [&#2015-11-04 11:38:4311/4: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 8 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics November 4, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-8-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-tmitt-metrics-november-4-2015/
Three of the least injured teams in the league don&#8217;t lead their division, while one of the most injured teams in the league, the New York Giants, sit in a playoff position. Below are the Week 8Â games missed numbers and
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1 of 5 | NEXT Â»I hope you saved some FAAB money. You&#8217;re going to need it this week. The injury bug has taken a serious bite out of fantasy rosters heading into Week 9Â and left owners scrambling to find replacements, especially at the running back position. To illustrate just how miserable it2015-11-03 22:38:2511/2: Man Games Lost- NFL Week 7 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics October 28, 2015http://www.mangameslost.com/nfl-week-7-games-missed-due-to-injury-and-tmitt-metrics-october-28-2015/
Found a mistake in our data? Let us know. Contact us or leave a comment below. We report the games missed due to injury numbers (Out (Doubtful, Questionable, or Probable), Injured Reserve, and Physically Unable to Perform) that the NFL
The post NFL Week 7 Games Missed Due to Injury and TMITT Metrics2015-11-02 12:40:5811/1: EDSFootball- 2015 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS): Week 8 (Beazley)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/11/01/2015-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-ats-week-8-beazley.html
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Here are my picks against the spread (ATS) for Week 8 of the 2015 NFL season:
Pittsburgh Steelers +1 over Cincinnati Bengals (3 units)
The return of Ben Roethlisberger is the difference in this one. I think the Big Ben to Antonio Brown show resu2015-11-01 10:36:3511/1: Titan Sized- Titans vs Texans: Gamedayhttp://titansized.com/2015/11/01/titans-vs-texans-gameday/
The 1-5 Tennessee Titans travel to Houston today for an AFC South matchup with the 2-5 Houston Texans. The Titans were winless in a four-game homestand where they were in every game except the week six matchup with the Miami Dolphins. More at Titan Sized: Titans vs Texans: Marcus Mariota out&#33; ..2015-11-01 08:37:4010/31: Titan Sized- Titans vs Texans: Q and A with ToroTimeshttp://titansized.com/2015/10/31/titans-vs-texans-q-and-a-with-torotimes/
The Tennessee Titans will play their first game in five weeks, away from Nissan Stadium when they travel to Houston to play the Texans this Sunday. The Texans are 2-5 on the season and like the Titans the week before, were clobbered by the Miami Dolphins last week in South Florida. More at Titan ...2015-10-31 08:37:4810/30: Toro Times- Texans vs. Titans: Staff predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=48068
Once again the Houston Texans are looking to wash the taste of defeat out of their mouths as they host the 1-5 Tennessee Titans. Both teams have struggled this season but are still in the hunt for the AFC South title because no one is running away with the division. The Titans may be without thei...2015-10-30 11:37:1810/30: NFL Spin Zone- The New York Jets can Make a Run in Novemberhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/30/new-york-jets-schedule-a-run-in-november/
The Maccagnan/Bowles era has reached six games so far with the New York Jets, and they have posted a record of 4-2. With a revamped defense led by the return of Darrelle Revis, and an offense led by Chris Ivory and Brandon Marshall, the Jets have been one of the surprising teams of the new season, a2015-10-30 10:37:4310/30: Empire Writes Back- NFL Game Picks Week 8 : New York Jets Rebound Against Oakland Raiders?http://empirewritesback.com/?p=47751
NFL Game Picks Week 8: The New York Jets will be traveling cross country to the Blake Hole to take on the Oakland Raiders. Will they be able to bounce back after losing last week to the New England Patriots? Check our pick for that game and every other one in Week 8 of the NFL Season. ...2015-10-30 06:38:1610/29: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football Week 8 WR Rankings: Julio Jones best optionhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/29/fantasy-football-week-8-wr-rankings-julio-jones-best-option/
Last week, I might have been a little off on saying Larry Fitzgerald would basically dominate the Baltimore Ravens. He did gain a few points for fantasy football rosters, but just not as many as I would have hoped for when I had him and Carson Palmer as a wide receiver-quarterback combo on a daily f2015-10-29 16:37:1810/29: House of Houston- Top Reasons To Be The Houston Texans Next GMhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/29/top-reasons-to-be-the-houston-texans-next-gm/
If dealing with another year of losing wasn&#039;t enough, now the city of Houston hears all of the rumblings about the dysfunctional relationship between GM Rick Smith and head coach Bill O&#039;Brien. The performance, the rumors, and the disapproval of owner Bob McNair would lead you to believe...2015-10-29 11:37:3310/29: The Jet Press- Fantasy Football: Top 5 waiver wire pickups for Week 8http://thejetpress.com/2015/10/29/fantasy-football-top-5-waiver-week-8/
Due to injuries and ever changing depth charts across fantasy football, there are valuable players on the wavier wire waiting to be claimed. If your fantasy team needs a boost, consider adding the following players. &#34;The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.&#34; Although this c...2015-10-29 09:37:5610/28: Chowder and Champions- Dion Lewis: New England Patriots RB Week 8 Statushttp://chowderandchampions.com/2015/10/28/dion-lewis-new-england-patriots-rb-week-8-status/
With incredible quickness and a natural ability to make defenders miss, Dion Lewis hasbecome a surprise offensive star for the New England Patriots this season. After bouncing around the league for the first three years of his career, Lewis seems to have finally found a home in New England. Throu...2015-10-28 12:37:5010/28: Empire Writes Back- NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets stay in Top 10 despite loss to New England Patriotshttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/10/27/nfl-power-rankings-new-york-jets-stay-in-top-10-despite-loss-to-new-england-patriots/
Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and that means it&#8217;s time to update the NFL Power Rankings after another week of football. Also on Empire Writes Back: Check out what the NFL Power Rankings were last week. The revolving door of the bottom half of the NFL Power Rankings continues,...2015-10-28 11:37:2110/28: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Quick Updatehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/10/October-Update.html
View image | gettyimages.comIt has been nine days since my last blog post. &nbsp;In that time, I have said goodbye to my family and friends and taken a drive down the East Coast from Connecticut to North Carolina, where I now reside. My wife has accepted a job at Duke University Hospital and we deci2015-10-28 11:36:0710/28: Titan Sized- Titans Vs Texans: A First Look at Week 8http://titansized.com/2015/10/28/titans-vs-texans-a-first-look-at-week-8/
After a historic four-game five week home stand where the Tennessee Titans were unable to notch a second win on the 2015 season, the team travels to Houston to take on a Texans team in a Sunday afternoon start at NRG Stadium. More at Titan Sized: Tennessee Titans Power Rankings Arou...2015-10-28 10:38:0210/28: Russell Street Report- Not the NFL That I Lovehttp://russellstreetreport.com/2015/10/28/street-talk/not-nfl-that-i-love-what-happened/
With the Baltimore Ravens standing at 1-6, it would be naive to have any optimism about the team&#8217;s season. Their season is over and the final nine games are just 540 more minutes of football that Ravens fans will unfortunately &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;
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Week seven of the National Football League is officially in the books. And with that, fantasy football fans are looking towards the waiver wire to see if their team can be improved in any way. I realize the timing of this article isnât ideal, but had to get a few2015-10-28 02:37:2410/27: Fueled By Sports- Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire &#8211; Week 8http://www.fueledbysports.com/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-week-8/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com Week 7 Takeaways: Is Todd Gurley this yearâs Odell Beckham Jr.? I think he is! He is a rare breed that could make Hakeem Olajuwon look good at left tackle. He will be in the top 3 of rushing this year and heâs not even 100 percent healthy!Â I think the [&#8230;2015-10-27 15:39:5010/27: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Week 8: Top Waiver Wire Addshttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/week-8-top-waiver-wire-adds/
And once again, the waiver wire replenishes itself. I&#8217;m sure you thought you missed out on 2015&#8217;s C.J. Anderson when you checked the league transactions last Wednesday morning, but don&#8217;t worry you get another shot in Week 8. And you will again in Week 9 and again in Week 10. It&#822015-10-27 14:40:0010/27: EndZone Score- Houston Texans Release Ryan Malletthttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-release-ryan-mallett/29469
Per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle and multiple sources, the Houston Texans have released backup quarterback Ryan Mallett, effective immediately. Mallett missed the teamâs charter flight to Miami in Week 7, prompting head coach Bill OâBrien and Houstonâs brass to cut ties with the 27-ye2015-10-27 13:39:1710/27: Toro Times- Houston Texans release quarterback Ryan Malletthttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/27/houston-texans-release-quarterback-ryan-mallett/
If you thought the Houston Texans&#039; season couldn&#039;t get any more dramatic, you thought wrong. Tuesday afternoon brought us reports that the team has parted ways with Ryan Mallett, releasing him following him missing the team&#039;s charter flight home after a devastating 44-26 loss to the M2015-10-27 13:38:2310/27: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football: Running Back Waiver-Wire Options Heading Into Week 8http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/27/2015-fantasy-football-running-back-waiver-wire-options-heading-into-week-8.html
Every week, we examine players that may be available on your league's waiver wire that could help your team in the short- and/or long-term.
For a player to be listed, he must be owned in 50 percent (or less) of Yahoo! leagues. The goal is to provide recommendations of players that have2015-10-27 07:37:0410/27: Empire Writes Back- NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets stay in Top 10 despite loss to New England Patriotshttp://empirewritesback.com/?p=47514
Week 7 of the NFL season is in the books, and that means it&#8217;s time to update the NFL Power Rankings after another week of football. Also on Empire Writes Back: Check out what the NFL Power Rankings were last week. The revolving door of the bottom half of the NFL Power Rankings continues,...2015-10-27 06:39:0910/26: Toro Times- Arian Foster: Time to move on from the running backhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47995
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster has put together a remarkable career since coming into the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee. Sadly however, he gave up too much of himself during his career and his body just simply has nothing left to give. He missed eight games in 2013 and...2015-10-26 16:37:4210/26: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Time to Move on From Arian Fosterhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/26/houston-texans-time-move-arian-foster/
After missing the first three weeks of the season with a groin injury, Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster was just starting to look like his old self again. His yards per rush and yards per reception steady climbed up each game heaveraged 118 yards from scrimmage and 1 touchdown per game 2015-10-26 12:38:5210/26: wayniacnation.com- The Houston Texans: What do you do?http://wayniacnation.com/2015/10/26/the-houston-texans-what-do-you-do/
I&#8217;m at a loss. My Houston Texans are bad, really bad. They have been bad before, but the abysmal 2-14 season had all the signs showing a meltdown and no one was really surprised that it came. Matt Schaub had lost his touch, and Gary Kubiak had run his course (about two year&#8217;s earlier, bu2015-10-26 11:39:0010/26: EndZone Score- Opinion: Ryan Mallett Should Be Released By The Houston Texanshttp://www.endzonescore.com/opinion-ryan-mallett-should-be-released-by-the-houston-texans/29402
According to numerous sources, Houston Texans backup quarterback Ryan Mallett missed the teamâs charter flight for their Week 7 tilt against the Miami Dolphins. Despite getting down to a 41-0 deficit by halftime and with starter Brian Hoyer struggling mightily in the first half, the Texans did not2015-10-26 11:38:4710/26: Toro Times- Texans morning huddle: Another painful Mondayhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47965
Things got really ugly in Miami for the Houston Texans and it makes facing a Monday morning that much more difficult for fans today. The Dolphins have looked like a new team since changing coaches and the Texans felt the wrath of the newly motivated bunch from South Beach. The loss was not the wo...2015-10-26 08:37:5010/25: EndZone Score- Arian Foster suffers torn Achilles, out for the season; career over?http://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-suffers-torn-achilles-out-for-the-season-career-over/29371
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster is becoming a sad story. Foster exited Sunday&#8217;s game against the Miami Dolphins on a non-contact injury and it&#8217;s been officially diagnosed as a torn Achilles. Foster&#8217;s done for the season. &#160; It&#8217;s another bitter ending for once a p2015-10-25 20:39:0810/25: House of Houston- Arian Foster's Season Over Following Torn Achilleshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/25/arian-fosters-season-over-following-torn-achilles/
Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster is out for the season after tearing his achilles in the Texans loss to the Miami Dolphins today. Foster was in the slot midway through the 4th quarter when he slipped with no player around him. Immediately it was clear it was a bad injury as Foster sq...2015-10-25 20:37:2610/25: House of Houston- Quick Recap: Texans Suck Real Bad...Really, Really BADhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/25/quick-recap-texans-suck-real-bad-really-really-bad/
It hurts so much that I can only laugh. Laugh as Rishard Matthews burned the Texans for a 53-yard touchdown. Laugh as Jarvis Landry forced a missed tackle on every Texans defender before scoring his own 50-yard touchdown. Laugh as Landry decided to score another one less than four minutes l...2015-10-25 18:36:4910/25: Toro Times- Texans vs. Dolphins injury roundup: Jackson out, Clowney questionablehttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/24/texans-vs-dolphins-injury-roundup-jackson-out-clowney-questionable/
The Houston Texans travel to Miami in an attempt to get closer to AFC South divisional leader, Indianapolis. Once again they may be without their top overall pick from 2014, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who is officially listed as questionable. The team knows for sure they will be without...2015-10-25 17:38:1610/25: Toro Times- Week 7 Game Recap: Texans at Dolphinshttp://torotimes.com/?p=47956
Surprisingly, the game started out well on special teams for Houston as rookie wide receiver Keith Mumphrey took the kickoff up to the 42 yard line. It was one of the few times this season Houston started the game with great field position. Unfortunately, that&#8217;s all the good that came out o...2015-10-25 16:37:4710/24: Detroit Jock City- Fantasy Football: NFL Daily Fantasy Picks Week Sevenhttp://detroitjockcity.com/2015/10/24/fantasy-football-nfl-daily-fantasy-picks-week-seven/
Playing daily fantasy football in week seven of the 2015 NFL season? Don&#039;t fill out your lineup until you&#039;ve read these suggestions. Week 7 is here and we finally have a Lions victory to talk about. Hopefully you took my advice and had some shares of Matthew Stafford and Calvin ...2015-10-24 17:37:0810/24: House of Houston- Houston Texans At Miami Dolphins: Week 7 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/24/houston-texans-at-miami-dolphins-week-7-injury-report/
As both the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: G Oday Aboushi, Toe RB Alfred Blue, Toe G Brandon Brooks, Toe T Duane Brown, Hand OLB...2015-10-24 11:37:1110/24: Moxyball.com- Fantasy First and 10: Week 7http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/2015/10/24/fantasy-first-and-10-week-7/
Welcome to Week 7Â of the NFL season. In a new addition to Moxyball, The Fantasy Football 1st &#38; 10 will look at 10 players who, whether it be a waiver-wire addition, a bye-week start or a true No. 1, should find a home in your lineup. Week 6 was a blur, but we what learned ...
The post Fantasy F2015-10-24 09:38:5110/24: Toro Times- Texans vs. Dolphins injury roundup: Jackson out, Clowney questionablehttp://torotimes.com/?p=47942
The Houston Texans travel to Miami in an attempt to get closer to AFC South divisional leader, Indianapolis. Once again they may be without their top overall pick from 2014, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who is officially listed as questionable. The team knows for sure they will be without...2015-10-24 09:37:4410/22: Toro Times- Does Alfred Blue need to be more of a screen pass player?http://torotimes.com/?p=47881
Don&#039;t look now, but the Houston Texans may surprise some folks here in the middle of the season. Their schedule is set up nicely for them, and their destiny is completely in their hands as they&#039;re only one game behind the division-leading Indianapolis Colts. Alfred Blue may be a big part o2015-10-22 09:38:1310/21: Toro Times- Texans poll: Brian Hoyer season savior, or false hope?http://torotimes.com/?p=47864
Brian Hoyer has been named the starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2015 NFL season, and this time it looks like there really won&#039;t be a short leash. Hoyer played sound football agains the Jaguars in his latest start, as he finished with 24 completions on 36 passes for 293 yards and...2015-10-21 14:39:0110/21: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS): Weeks 7 to 16http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/21/2015-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos-weeks-7-to-16.html
While the season is still young, we continue to get a better sense of each team's identity with each passing week.
Before the season began, we created fantasy football strength of schedule (SOS) pages for each position based on last year's production. We will continue to make weekly up2015-10-21 06:36:0810/21: Inside the Pylon- NFL Efficient Drive: Texans Extend Their Leadhttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/teams-nfl/afc-south/houston-texans/2015/10/21/nfl-efficient-drive-texans-extend-their-lead/
You may not expect to find Mark Schofield breaking down a sequence of plays from a battle of 1-4 teams, but in the game between ...
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2015-10-21 00:39:2210/20: Fueled By Sports- Fantasy Football: Week 7 Waiver Wire Pick-upshttp://www.fueledbysports.com/fantasy-football-week-7-waiver-wire-pick-ups/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com Week 6 takeaways: Devonta Freeman is on pace to outscore Aaron Rodgers. I know I talk about him every week but thatâs because he beats me in a different league every single week. I would never wish injury to a player but it wouldnât hurt my feelings if he had a 2015-10-20 12:40:0910/20: TheFantasyFix.com- 2015 Fantasy Football: Week 7 DFS Running Backshttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2015-fantasy-football-week-7-dfs-running-backs/
Welcome to Week 7 of the fantasy football season. As always, these player selections are forÂ DraftKings â the best daily fantasy site out there. Stats for fantasy points allowed come fromÂ NFL.com. Arian Foster &#8211; $7,500 at Miami &#8211; There&#8217;s a lot of uncertainty near the top of the2015-10-20 09:37:3510/19: Moxyball.com- Week 7 NFL DFS Expert QB Picks | FanDuel & DraftKings Weekly Fantasy Football Advice | QB PICKShttp://www.moxyball.com/dfs-football-nfl/fanduel-nfl/2015/10/19/week-7-nfl-dfs-expert-qb-picks-fanduel-draftkings-weekly-fantasy-football-advice-qb-picks/
Weekly Fantasy Football FanDuel &#38; DraftKings NFL DFS Week 7 &#8211; ExpertÂ QUARTERBACK Picks. Weekly fantasy football QBÂ picks for the Week #7 of the NFL Season on FanDuel &#38; DraftKings (Oct 22, Oct 25-26Â Slates). Let&#8217;s start our week 7 expert picks coverage with the QB position. Not2015-10-19 10:40:0010/19: House of Houston- Quick Recap: Texans Offense 'Explodes' In Win Over Jaguarshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/19/quick-recap-texans-offense-explodes-in-win-over-jaguars/
Brian Hoyer, DeAndre Hopkins and Arian Foster. Exactly how Texans fans drew it up. The Texans had their best offensive day against the cellar-dwellers of the AFC South. Your favorite Texans quarterback, Brian Hoyer, looked calm throughout the game, even when down, and lead the Texans to two offen...2015-10-19 10:37:4610/18: Toro Times- Week 6 Recap: Texans at Jaguarshttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/18/week-6-recap-texans-at-jaguars/
The Texans started the game well, not getting stopped for a 3 and out on their first two drives of the game. Arian Foster ran well, looking much more refreshed and fast than the previous two weeks. The play calling was great, and on an early 4th and 1, the offense ran a perfect play action and go...2015-10-18 17:39:2010/18: Blogging Dirty- Will Devonta Freeman be the 2015 NFL rushing champion?http://bloggingdirty.com/?p=49310
Devonta Freeman has taken the NFL by storm through six weeks, and it&#039;s now possible to believe he could finish 2015 as the league&#039;s rushing champion. If someone had written those words four weeks ago, they would have likely been fired. But in such a short period of time, the second-...2015-10-18 15:38:4110/18: Black and Teal- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans: Preview, TV Coverage and Streamshttp://blackandteal.com/?p=53212
The Jacksonville Jaguars are finally back at Everbank Field for a home game but it&#039;s only for one week as they head to London next week before going on a bye. They have a good chance to leave the home fans happy since they are facing a Houston Texans squad that might be one of the worst teams i2015-10-18 07:38:4810/17: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Manic Monday: Week 5 Recap & Looking at Week 6http://bigdogsgottaeat.com/fantasy-football-week-5-recap/
Let&#8217;s get rolling with Thursday Night Football in Houston, where Andrew Luck sat out for a second straight game, letting Matt Hasselbeck take the reigns and dismantle a pathetic Texans defense. Â Yeah, I&#8217;m looking at you Bill &#8220;why you always lyin&#8221; O&#8217;Brien. Luck will alm2015-10-17 12:39:2410/17: Moxyball.com- Fantasy Football Focus: Week 6http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/2015/10/17/fantasy-football-focus-week-6/
Week 5. Well thatâs enough about that. Letâs look ahead to Sundayâs fantasy football slate. Larry Fitzgerald outscores Antonio Brown This may be the best of a âgood cop, bad copâ situation for each wideout. Letâs talk bad cop first. Antonio Brown, the prized first-round selection, has be2015-10-17 12:38:5910/17: EndZone Score- AFC South: Bottleneck of mediocrityhttp://www.endzonescore.com/afc-south-bottleneck-of-mediocrity/28643
For over a decade now, the AFC South has been dominated by the Indianapolis Colts. The Peyton Manning era brought in a shadow of darkness for the other franchises in the division and with Andrew Luck quick to become the new era of darkness, what hope is there for the other three? Well, so far [&#8232015-10-17 10:38:4010/17: House of Houston- Houston Texans At Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 6 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/17/houston-texans-at-jacksonville-jaguars-week-6-injury-report/
As both the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: G Oday Aboushi, Toe S Lonnie Ballentine, Knee RB Alfred Blue, Toe CB A.J. Bouy...2015-10-17 10:36:5510/17: Toro Times- Texans vs. Jaguars injury report: Defense down two startershttp://torotimes.com/?p=47759
In what is starting to become a normal thing, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney will be on the sidelines this Sunday as the Houston Texans visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston&#039;s defense has struggled to put pressure on quarterbacks and will be without one of the guys tasked with helping...2015-10-17 09:37:4010/16: Moxyball.com- Fantasy First and 10: Week 6http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/2015/10/16/fantasy-first-and-10-week-6/
Welcome to Week 6Â of the NFL season. In a new addition to Moxyball, The Fantasy Football 1st &#38; 10 will look at 10 players who, whether it be a waiver-wire addition, a bye-week start or a true No. 1, should find a home in your lineup. What a good week for fantasy regulars. Doug Martin ...
The po2015-10-16 14:39:0410/16: Black and Teal- Jaguars Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Week 6http://blackandteal.com/2015/10/16/jaguars-fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-week-6/
Start &#039;Em Blake Bortles -- Bortles is having a standout season in fantasy, averaging 18 PPG in ESPN Standard Leagues. If you have him on your roster, you likely also have another QB that you drafted in front of him. If your other QB has a bad matchup, isn&#039;t performing well, or is injure...2015-10-16 14:38:0110/16: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Just How Good is DeAndre Hopkins?http://torotimes.com/2015/10/16/houston-texans-just-how-good-is-deandre-hopkins/
Through five weeks of the 2015 NFL Season, Houston Texans star receiver DeAndre Hopkins has 42 receptions for 578 yards and 3 touchdowns. It may be hard to wrap your brain around that number, but if he continues on his current pace he will finish the season with 134 receptions for 1,850 yards and 102015-10-16 14:37:5710/16: Toro Times- Texans vs. Jaguars: Staff predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=47729
This weekend could start a good stretch for the Houston Texans, if they are able to take advantage of a somewhat soft portion of their schedule. Their next three games are against opponents with only one win. This weekend it is the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) on the road, followed by a trip to Mia...2015-10-16 12:37:5910/16: Inside the Pylon- Stanford In The Middle: Rookies Revamp The Indianapolis Colts Run Defensehttp://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-nfl/defense-film-study-nfl/2015/10/16/stanford-in-the-middle-rookies-revamp-the-indianapolis-colts-run-defense/
The Indianapolis Colts defense is fresh off its best performance against the run this season, holding the Houston Texans to 82 yards on the ground ...
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2015-10-16 00:39:5810/15: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Hope New D-Line Can Stop Patriots Ground Gamehttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/10/15/colts-hope-new-d-line-can-stop-patriots-ground-game/
In their last 3 matchups, it&#039;s no secret that the Indianapolis Colts defense has simply been pummeled by the New England Patriots rushing attack--to the tune of 657 total rush yards on 130 carries (5.05 ypc avg.) and 13 rushing touchdowns. It hasn&#039;t mattered whether it&#039;s been LeGar...2015-10-15 17:37:5010/15: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Old school football the answer to the seasonhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47698
The Houston Texans identity has always been a run first team that controlled the clock and played great defense. So far in 2015, neither of those have been part of the Texans identity. In 2014 Houston ran the ball at will, totaling 2,161 yards on the ground. They finished fifth in the NFL in ...2015-10-15 12:38:1010/15: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football: Week 6 Fantasy Running Back Rankingshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/15/2015-fantasy-football-week-6-fantasy-running-back-rankings.html
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Good news first â Washington did not allow Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman to score three touchdowns.
The bad news (for Washington fans, not his fantasy owners), however, is that Freeman still found the end zone and racked up 197 yards2015-10-15 07:36:0710/15: Inside the Pylon- Running Back Investment: They Pay These Guys How Much?!http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2015/10/15/running-back-investment-they-pay-these-guys-how-much/
How do NFL teams allocate resources?Â Dave ArchibaldÂ has looked at the real price of contract extensions and draft picks on quarterbacks. In this installment, heÂ looks atÂ how ...
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2015-10-15 00:39:2810/13: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS): Weeks 6 to 16http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/13/2015-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos-weeks-6-to-16.html
While the season is still young, we continue to get a better sense of each team's identity with each passing week.
Before the season began, we created fantasy football strength of schedule (SOS) pages for each position based on last year's production. We will continue to make weekly up2015-10-13 21:36:1910/13: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Chiefs and Lions fallhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/13/nfl-power-rankings-week-5-chiefs-lions-fall/
Week 5 was quite the week of football as it featured three exciting overtime games and it also had three games that were decided in the last few seconds of regulation. As a lot of good teams had a bye week and all the undefeated teams stayed that way, there was a lot change in the lowe...2015-10-13 10:38:2810/12: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Manic Monday: Week 5 Recap & Looking at Week 6http://bigdogsgottaeat.com/fantasy-football-week-6-manic-monday/
Let&#8217;s get rolling with Thursday Night Football in Houston, where Andrew Luck sat out for a second straight game, letting Matt Hasselbeck take the reigns and dismantle a pathetic Texans defense. Â Yeah, I&#8217;m looking at you Bill &#8220;why you always lyin&#8221; O&#8217;Brien. Luck will alm2015-10-12 20:40:2110/12: EndZone Score- REPORT: Kansas City Chiefs bringing Ben Tate in for workouthttp://www.endzonescore.com/report-kansas-city-chiefs-bringing-ben-tate-in-for-workout/28230
The Kansas City Chiefs are going to be without the services of running back Jamaal Charles for potentially the remainder of the season after fears of yet another ACL tear. The Chiefs, with Knile Davis and Charcandrick West as backup options, need another tailback for their next game Sunday in Minnes2015-10-12 12:38:4310/12: Moxyball.com- The Moxy List | Week 6 FanDuel & DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Advice, Tips & Picks | Full Game-By-Game Overview & Analysis for DFS Cash Gameshttp://www.moxyball.com/dfs-football-nfl/fanduel-nfl/2015/10/12/the-moxy-list-week-6-fanduel-draftkings-nfl-dfs-lineup-advice-tips-picks-full-game-by-game-overview-analysis-for-dfs-cash-games/
The Moxy List &#124; Expert WeekÂ 6 FanDuel &#38; DraftKings NFL DFS Lineup Advice, Tips &#38; Picks. Here to help you build the best possible FanDuel &#38; DraftKings NFL WeekÂ 6 lineup with a focus on Cash Games (October 18, 2015 contests). As of about 3pm EST on Sunday afternoon &#8211; it looked2015-10-12 11:39:3610/9: Toro Times- Houston Texans Quarterback: Stop me if you have heard this one...http://torotimes.com/2015/10/09/houston-texans-quarterback-stop-me-if-you-have-heard-this-one/
Once again the Houston Texans made a switch at quarterback this past game as for the third time in only five games both Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer played significant time in a losing effort. Week 1 saw Brian Hoyer take the reins for three and a half quarters only to be pulled for Mallett, w...2015-10-09 23:37:4910/9: Horseshoe Heroes- After Further Review: Colts at Texanshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/10/09/review-colts-texans/
With Andrew Luck sitting out a second straight game Thursday night against Houston, the Colts were again led by the ailing Matt Hasselbeck. Just like last week, the Colts were able to squeak out a win over the Texans 27-20, and extend their AFC South winning streak to 16 games, an NFL record. With t2015-10-09 15:40:2410/9: wayniacnation.com- The WN Fantasy Football Report: The Martavis Bryant Dilemmahttp://wayniacnation.com/2015/10/09/the-wn-fantasy-football-report-the-martavis-bryant-dilemma/
AÂ question was recently posed to me, so I thought I would address it in an open forum just in case any of my fellow Wayniacs are pondering what do do this Sunday. That question: Wayniac, do I start Martavis Bryant this week even with Mike Vick under center? I can tell you for certain that [&#8230;]2015-10-09 14:40:4710/9: EndZone Score- NFL Pick &#8216;Em: Week 5 Editionhttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-pick-em-week-5-edition/27947
The NFL season is starting to unfold and we are beginning to see what teams are made of. There are six undefeated teams, while Detroit is the lone team still searching for the first tally in the win column. There are many headlines for Week 5, such as Dalton throwing against the Legion of Boom, [&#82015-10-09 13:38:3110/9: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Texans: Next Day Analysishttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/10/09/colts-at-texans-next-day-analysis/
We don&#039;t overreact at Horseshoe Heroes. We&#039;re here to give you a realistic breakdown of the Colts after each and every game. The Indianapolis Colts are marching through the AFC South. Even without Andrew Luck, the Colts have managed to take down their past two division foes lacking acle...2015-10-09 10:38:1010/9: Toro Times- Is the Houston Texans Season Already Over?http://torotimes.com/?p=47554
One-third of the way through the NFL Season, the Houston Texans are sitting at 1-4, and wondering where their season went. After a very disappointing loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night football, head coach Bill O&#039;Brien&#039;s squad simply does not look very good. It&#039;s easy...2015-10-09 09:37:4310/9: Toro Times- Texans vs. Colts: Week 5 Recaphttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/08/texans-vs-colts-week-5-recap/
Arian Foster started the game strong, and the Texans opened up committed to the run. They started with 4 straight carries for 18 yards. It was extremely refreshing to see the offense move down the field on their first series of the game. They methodically nickeled and dimed down the field getting...2015-10-09 00:37:3610/8: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football: Week 5 Fantasy Running Back Rankingshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/08/2015-fantasy-football-week-5-fantasy-running-back-rankings.html
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The good news is that Texans running back Arian Foster made his season debut last week although he was much less productive than fantasy owners would have liked.
After missing the first three games of the season, Foster carried the ball eight times f2015-10-08 19:36:2110/8: EndZone Score- NFL Crystal Ball: Week 5 Fantasy Predictionhttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-crystal-ball-week-5-fantasy-prediction/27877
After a week four performance of 10/14 from the Crystal Ball, it is reminiscing on that time it had a perfect week, and it looks like this week could be &#8216;that&#8217; week. 27/46 is where the Crystal Ball stands, it only took one bad week for the numbers to dip. But the matches this week [&#8232015-10-08 16:40:1310/8: Ink on Indy- Matt Hasselbeck to Start For the Coltshttp://inkonindy.com/2015/10/08/matt-hasselbeck-to-start/
Matt Hasselbeck will start his second game in a row for the Colts. The Colts have chosen to go with the ill over the ailing as they rest Luck&#039;s shoulder. Matt Hasselbeck is the starter for tonight. The speculation is over. The Indianapolis Colts will play on Thursday Night football against the.2015-10-08 15:36:5610/8: wayniacnation.com- The WN Fantasy Football Report: week 5 start &#8217;em and sit &#8217;emshttp://wayniacnation.com/2015/10/08/the-wn-fantasy-football-report-week-5-start-em-and-sit-ems/
And last week highlighted the emotional roller coaster that we call fantasy football. One week after nearly two dozen players registered 30 or more points, they all came crashing back to earth. One week after 180 points was getting you a one point win, you were hoping to sneak a victory out by scori2015-10-08 14:39:1310/8: Toro Times- Texans vs. Colts: Keys to Victoryhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47541
It&#8217;s beginning to look like Andrew Luck will miss his second straight game. While this is good news for Texan fans, I harbor an immense amount of respect for Luck, and I hope he can return to the field soon. On top of Luck not being able to go, Matt Hasselbeck was reportedly fighting a v...2015-10-08 13:37:4310/8: Fueled By Sports- NFL Week 5 Predictionshttp://www.fueledbysports.com/nfl-week-5-predictions/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. Indianapolis @ Houston (even) The Colts nipped the Jaguars 16-13 last week without Andrew Luck, who missed his first game as a Colt with a shoulder injury. Adam Vinatieri kicked three field goals, including the game-wi2015-10-08 12:40:3910/8: Toro Times- Texans vs. Colts: Staff predictions Week 5http://torotimes.com/?p=47530
The Houston Texans take on the Indianapolis Colts tonight with a chance to make up some ground in the suddenly mediocre AFC South. The Texans have had a completely sluggish start and have seen their starting quarterback pulled in two of their four contests so far this season. After initially ...2015-10-08 12:38:1410/8: NFL Spin Zone- Andrew Luck Injury: Colts QB '50/50' vs. Texanshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/08/andrew-luck-injury-colts-qb-5050-vs-texans/
Perhaps no unit has been more disappointing than the Indianapolis Colts offense so far this season, and quarterback Andrew Luck&#039;s struggles in the 2015 regular season have caught just about everyone by surprised. With Phillip Dorsett, Frank Gore, and Andre Johnson joining an offense that alread2015-10-08 10:39:5310/8: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Texans: Breaking Down the Numbershttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/10/08/colts-at-texans-breaking-down-the-numbers/
The Indianapolis Colts head to Houston to face the Texans on a short week. This is the fourth year in a row that the Colts have had a road Thursday night game (something coach Chuck Pagano is not happy with). The Colts recently brought their record up to 2-2 thanks to wins over AFC South foes, and h2015-10-08 09:37:4810/8: House of Houston- Houston Texans Vs. Indy Colts: Week 5 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/?p=45775
As both the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: S Lonnie Ballentine, Knee T Duane Brown, Hand ILB Max Bullough, Shoulder OLB Jad...2015-10-08 07:36:5710/8: Stripe Hype- NFL Week 5 Game-by-Game Predictionshttp://stripehype.com/2015/10/08/nfl-week-5-game-by-game-predictions/
Week 4 is in the books, and the NFL picture is getting clearer and clearer. The good teams are separating themselves from the bad, and the bad teams are getting closer and closer to the first overall pick of the draft. If you missed our weekly Power Rankings,check them out right here. With so many i2015-10-08 06:37:2010/7: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts at Texans: Behind Enemy Lineshttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/10/07/colts-at-texans-behind-enemy-lines/
The Indianapolis Coltsface the Houston Texans on a short week this Thursday night. The Colts are hoping to set a record with their 16th straight win against the division, while the Texans are looking torebound after a thrashing at the hands of Atlanta. We spoke with the editor of Toro Times, Rand...2015-10-07 14:40:4610/6: Empire Writes Back- NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets enter the Top 10http://empirewritesback.com/2015/10/06/nfl-power-rankings-new-york-jets-enter-the-top-10/
Week 4 of the NFL season is in the books and that means it&#8217;s time for the fourth edition of the NFL Power Rankings. Also on Empire Writes Back: Who was the best athlete of 2014 in New York? There are a few teams that have shaken off slow starts to get themselves back into the thick of th...2015-10-06 23:39:0410/6: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS): Weeks 5 to 16http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/06/2015-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos-weeks-5-to-16.html
While the season is still young, we are starting to get a better sense of each team's identity.
Before the season began, we created fantasy football strength of schedule (SOS) pages for each position based on last year's production. We will continue to make weekly updates of our streng2015-10-06 22:37:5210/6: NFL Spin Zone- Atlanta Falcons: 5 Takeaways from the Beatdown on Houstonhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/06/atlanta-falcons-5-takeaways-beatdown-houston/
Everyone suspected that the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans would be one to watch. No one suspected that the Falcons would tear a hole right through the Texans, and never look back. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Where do Falcons rank in our Power Rankings? Advancing their record for t...2015-10-06 13:38:3810/6: Empire Writes Back- NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets enter the Top 10http://empirewritesback.com/?p=46700
Week 4 of the NFL season is in the books and that means it&#8217;s time for the fourth edition of the NFL Power Rankings. Also on Empire Writes Back: Who was the best athlete of 2014 in New York? There are a few teams that have shaken off slow starts to get themselves back into the thick of th...2015-10-06 06:37:1610/5: wayniacnation.com- Joe must go and other NFL musings in Monday&#8217;s random thoughtshttp://wayniacnation.com/2015/10/05/joe-must-go-and-other-nfl-musings-in-mondays-random-thoughts/
The Houston Texans have a few great players on their football team, but neither of them stem from the quarterback position. The Miami Dolphins don&#8217;t have a single great player on offense. But they have a whole bunch of good ones that makes what is happening with the Phins completely unacceptab2015-10-05 11:51:0310/5: ATL All Day- Atlanta Falcons: 5 Things Learned Vs. Texanshttp://atlallday.com/?p=47611
The Atlanta Falcons move to 4-0 after clobbering the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon. What did we learn about Atlanta from this Week 4 victory over Houston? We got what we wanted to see from the Atlanta Falcons&#039; game against the Houston Texans: complete domination of an inferior opponent at ho.2015-10-05 11:48:5710/5: Moxyball.com- Sundayâs Quick Kick â NFL Week 4 Fantasy Football Recap & DFS Insights for FanDuel, DraftKings, Draftpot, Yahoohttp://www.moxyball.com/dfs-football-nfl/fanduel-nfl/2015/10/05/sundays-quick-kick-nfl-week-4-fantasy-football-recap-dfs-insights/
Sunday&#8217;s Quick Kick &#8211; NFL Week 4Â Fantasy Football Recap &#38; DFS Insights. Matt takes a closer look at all the Week 4Â NFL action and shares the key highlights and takeaways from each game. A great primer for Week 5Â NFL DFS contests on FanDuel &#38; DraftKings and season-long fantasy 2015-10-05 08:40:2110/4: Toro Times- Sunday's Embarrassing Texans Recaphttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/04/sundays-embarrassing-texans-recap/
Things started poorly again for the Texans on offense, even as Arian Foster made his first start of the season. A growing trend we&#8217;ve seen is Ryan Mallett having passes tipped and intercepted. It&#8217;s one of the worst scenarios for a quarterback, because as a fan, I find it hard pressed ...2015-10-04 17:37:5710/4: Toro Times- Sunday's Embarrassing Texans Recaphttp://torotimes.com/?p=47459
Things started poorly again for the Texans on offense, even as Arian Foster made his first start of the season. A growing trend we&#8217;ve seen is Ryan Mallett having passes tipped and intercepted. It&#8217;s one of the worst scenarios for a quarterback, because as a fan, I find it hard pressed ...2015-10-04 16:37:4410/4: Toro Times- Texans offense, defense both take first half off, trail 28-0 vs. Falconshttp://torotimes.com/2015/10/04/texans-offense-defense-both-take-first-half-off-trail-28-0-vs-falcons/
The Houston Texans looked to have left their fight in Houston as they are being picked apart in Atlanta today. The Falcons take a 28-0 lead into the break in what has been a terrible showing in all three phases of the game. The defense has allowed quarterback Matt Ryan to complete 16 of 24 passes...2015-10-04 15:37:5910/4: House of Houston- Quick Recap: Texans Out-Everything'd Against Falconshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/04/quick-recap-texans-out-everythingd-against-falcons/
Out-coached, out-played and out-everything&#039;d. Want to use words without the &#34;out&#34;? How&#039;s about embarrassing. Humiliating. Disgraceful. What a terrible effort all around by the Houston Texans today. Facing an aerial attack led by Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, many expected t...2015-10-04 15:37:0210/4: Fueled By Sports- Fantasy Football: Sneaky Week 4 Startshttp://www.fueledbysports.com/fantasy-football-sneaky-week-4-starts/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com There are a ton of sneaky starts for week 4. Iâve been answering a gang of start or sit questions this week that mostly have been involving these players.Â Consider these guys as great bye week fill-ins, dfs plays, or subs for Big Ben-Tony Romo owners. Here are a2015-10-04 12:40:4910/4: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Arian Foster Returns to Texanshttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/10/Arian-Foster-Fantasy-Football.html
View image | gettyimages.comThe Houston Texans will have Arian Foster in their backfield today, but expect a limited role. &nbsp;With Foster mixing in with Alfred Blue and Chris Polk, fantasy football owners should have limited expectations. &nbsp;The Texans play the Indianapolis Colts on Thursda2015-10-04 09:36:0410/4: Chowder and Champions- NFL Week 4 Predictions: Forecasting the Entire Slatehttp://chowderandchampions.com/2015/10/04/nfl-week-4-predictions-forecasting-the-entire-slate/
With the Patriots on a bye, my Sunday morning suddenly opened up, so I decided to give a complete set of NFL Week 4 predictions. There are certainly some interesting games this week, starting off with an AFC East battle taking place from across the pond. Patriots&#039; fans should particularly be ke2015-10-04 08:37:2810/4: Toro Times- Texans morning huddle: Week 4 game day is herehttp://torotimes.com/?p=47430
The Houston Texans take their show on the road today and the morning huddle gets you up to speed with what to expect. Today we look to see if running back Arian Foster can return as well as take a peek at what the game plan could be as the Texans take on the undefeated Atlanta Falcons. Texans vs....2015-10-04 07:37:3810/4: EDSFootball- 2015 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS): Week 4 (Hanson)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/10/04/2015-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-ats-week-4-hanson.html
While Andrew Luck and Colts let me down, last week was otherwise a bounce-back week as three of my four picks covered. I'll look to continue to momentum this week.
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With that said, here are my picks against the spread (ATS) for Week 4 of the 2015 NFL2015-10-04 04:36:0910/3: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Running game will be key in Week 4http://nflspinzone.com/2015/10/03/houston-texans-running-game-will-key-week-4/
The Houston Texans will be squaring off with the Atlanta Falcons on the road in what will be a difficult game in Week 4. Also on NFL Spin Zone: Who is the greatest TE of all-time? The 2015 season got off to a very rocky start for the Texans, as despite winning the starting quarterback job out ...2015-10-03 14:38:1610/3: Toro Times- Texans vs. Falcons: Final injury reporthttp://torotimes.com/?p=47423
The Houston Texans will face off with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the Georgia Dome as the team looks to improve to 2-2 on the season. Atlanta enjoys the home crowd and an unblemished record of 3-0. It would be helpful for Houston to have some of their injured starters return to action. ...2015-10-03 14:38:0210/3: Toro Times- Texans vs. Falcons: Who is the key to Atlanta's resurgent defense?http://torotimes.com/2015/10/03/texans-vs-falcons-who-is-the-key-to-atlantas-resurgent-defense/
One of the best things about being a part of the FanSided network is the ability to discuss the upcoming Houston Texans games with experts who cover their opponents on a regular basis. This week I was able to speak with Freddie Boston of the Atlanta Falcons site, Blogging Dirty. I was able to...2015-10-03 13:37:3610/3: House of Houston- Houston Texans Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Week 4 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/10/03/houston-texans-vs-atlanta-falcons-week-4-injury-report/
As both the Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: S Lonnie Ballentine, Knee ILB Akeem Dent, Hamstring RB Jonathan Grimes, Knee T Duan...2015-10-03 13:36:5210/3: The Sports Quotient- SQ NFL Insider Picks: Week 4http://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/10/1/sq-nfl-insider-picks-week-4
The following Week 4 picks are the average score as selected by the staff of The Sports Quotient. If you think a game will have a different outcome, let us know in the&nbsp;comments!Baltimore Ravens2019Pittsburgh SteelersWhen CBS scheduled this game for a primetime Thursday night, they probably thou2015-10-03 00:40:5710/2: Blogging Dirty- Falcons vs. Texans: Silencing J.J. Watt and five key matchupshttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/10/02/falcons-texans-five-key-matchups/
1. Devonta Freeman vs. Texans run defense&#8212;The Texans run defense is ranked 19th in the NFL, and Freeman is coming off the back of a 30-carry, 141-yard and three-touchdown performance against Dallas. Houston only allowed 57 rushing yards to Tampa Bay last week, but a much tougher test faces the2015-10-02 12:40:0710/2: Toro Times- Arian Foster: Can You Trust Him in Fantasy?http://torotimes.com/?p=47406
For years Arian Foster has been one of the top running backs in the national football league. For years he has been plagued with injuries. Foster is yet to play in 2015, but it appears more likely every day that he will be able to suit up in Week 4 for the Houston Texans matchup with the Atlanta Fal2015-10-02 12:39:3510/2: Toro Times- Texans vs. Falcons: Staff predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=47385
It&#039;s that time of the week again Texans fans, time to make our predictions on what will happen when the Houston Texans take the field. This Sunday they head to Atlanta for a battle with the 3-0 Atlanta Falcons. Quarterback Matt Ryan and receiver Julio Jones have been connecting at will s...2015-10-02 11:38:1810/1: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons vs. Houston Texans: Tale of the tapehttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/10/01/atlanta-falcons-texans-tale-of-the-tape/
In Week 4, the Atlanta Falcons (3-0) return home after two road games to take on the Houston Texans (1-2). It&#039;s the best start Atlanta has made to a season since 2012, but can they continue this roll and improve to 4-0? To do so, the Falcons must overcome a strong front seven featuring the 2...2015-10-01 18:40:0910/1: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Can they fix this offense?http://torotimes.com/?p=47342
The Houston Texans are gearing up for a road game against the undefeated Atlanta Falcons this weekend and if they want to beat this high powered offense, they need to do something about their own. Houston is 1-2 on the year and has managed a total of 19 points in the first half of games they ...2015-10-01 13:38:1710/1: The Backup Punter- Week 4 NFL Game Picks: Keegan gets his groove backhttp://thebackuppunter.com/2015/10/01/week-4-nfl-game-picks-keegan-gets-his-groove-back/
Week three must have felt bad for me after my forgettable week two performance, leaving me with a 15-1 record that was a San Diego Chargers win short of perfection. Week four kicks off tonight with Michael Vick and the Pittsburgh Steelers facing the 0-3 Baltimore Ravens. Thursday Night Football is y2015-10-01 09:39:3810/1: Toro Times- What Can Texans' Fans Expect to see on Sunday?http://torotimes.com/?p=47365
Julio Jones. Let&#8217;s just say that Texans fans can expect to see a heavy dose of whizzing balls tossed in his general direction, all over the field and with total disregard to anyone who is attempting to cover him. Jones leads the NFL in most major receiving categories with 34 receptions f...2015-10-01 09:37:529/30: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons: Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones held out of practicehttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/09/30/atlanta-falcons-julio-jones-devonta-freeman-injury/
There a number of key names on the Atlanta Falcons injury report this week. The stars of last week, Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones, were listed. Freeman, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns against the Cowboys, has a toe injury and was a limited parti**** Jones, who made 12 receptio...2015-09-30 18:38:159/30: SiriusXM Blog- Fantasy Sports Radio DFS Week 4: Value QBs and eliminating defenses/kickershttp://blog.siriusxm.com/2015/09/30/fantasy-sports-radio-dfs-week-4-value-qbs-and-eliminating-defenseskickers/
Week 4 of the NFL season is here, which means once again it&#8217;s time to start building another killer lineup Â â and hopefully thicken your wallet. As always,Â fantasy sports experts Joe Pisapia and Jeff Mans of Fantasy Sports RadioÂ are here &#8230; Continued2015-09-30 14:37:049/30: EndZone Score- NFL Pick &#8216;Em: Week 4 Editionhttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-pick-em-week-4-edition/27510
After three weeks of play in the NFL, there are seven undefeated teams and four 0-3 teams. Â Bye weeks will be starting up this week.Â What will happen in Week 4 and which match-ups will have future implications? How many undefeated teams will their be left after this week and who will still be won2015-09-30 13:38:399/30: Moxyball.com- Week 4 NFL DFS Picks & Tips | FanDuel & DraftKings Fantasy Football Advice | GPP SPOTLIGHThttp://www.moxyball.com/dfs-football-nfl/fanduel-nfl/2015/09/30/week-4-nfl-dfs-picks-tips-fanduel-draftkings-fantasy-football-advice-gpp-spotlight/
FanDuel &#38; DraftKings WeekÂ 4 NFL DFS Picks and Plays for GPP Tournament Contests. FanDuel &#38; DraftKings GPP Lineup Picks, Strategy &#38; Advice for WeekÂ 4 NFL DFS Contests (10/1 &#8211; 10/5). &#160; Written by: Marcel Ritchey &#38; Matt Kupferle (@mkupferle) Let&#8217;s take a few minutes t2015-09-30 09:39:329/28: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five thoughts following first winhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/28/houston-texans-five-thoughts-following-first-win/
The Houston Texans finally got in the win column with their Week 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. By moving to 1-2 on the year, Houston is now tied for first place in the AFC South. Yes, you read that right. All four teams in the AFC South now sit at 1-2 as the Jaguars lost to New Eng...2015-09-28 12:37:559/28: House of Houston- Houston Texans: Brandon Brooks Has A Left Ankle Sprainhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/28/houston-texans-brandon-brooks-has-a-left-ankle-sprain/
The Houston Texans are finally winners. It felt like a eternity but they finally went out and completed the task that they had set out to do -- win the football game. It was quite impressive -- they just ran the football down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throats until they couldn&#039;t take it an...2015-09-28 10:37:379/27: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons: Dan Quinn thrilled with ability to finishhttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/09/27/atlanta-falcons-dan-quinn-thrilled-with-ability-to-finish/
Another week, and another impressive comeback victory for the Atlanta Falcons. Starting the second half down by two scores, the Falcons rallied to beat the Dallas Cowboys 39-28&#194;and improve to 3-0 on the season. A theme of all three victories this season has been the team&#039;s ability to f...2015-09-27 20:38:259/27: EDSFootball- 2015 NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS): Week 3 (Yanotchko)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/27/2015-nfl-picks-against-the-spread-ats-week-3-yanotchko.html
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Here are my picks against the spread (ATS) for Week 3 of the 2015 NFL season:
Seattle Seahawks -15 over Chicago Bears (3 units)
I am usually not the type of person to lay the points with such a big number, but this battle of the 0-2 teams has Seatt2015-09-27 08:37:249/27: EndZone Score- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Houston Texans: Everything you need to know before kickoffhttp://www.endzonescore.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-houston-texans-everything-you-need-to-know-before-kickoff/27370
Game Information Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. EST Line: Houston -7 TV: FOX &#8211; check local listings (Broadcasters: Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston) DirecTV: Channel 713 Radio: Tampa Bay &#8211; 620 WDAE, 95.3 FM, 103.5 FM (Braodcasters: Gene Deckerhoff, Dave Moore, TJ Ri2015-09-27 05:39:529/27: FootballPerspective.com- Is it 2007 again? Thoughts on Today&#8217;s Games (Week 3, 2015)http://www.footballperspective.com/is-it-2007-again-thoughts-on-todays-games-week-3-2015/
What am I looking to watch today? Some quick thoughts on each game. New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers Luke McCown last threw a touchdown pass on December 30, 2007.Â Cam Newton was a freshman at Florida, and this was three weeks after Tim Tebow just won the Heisman Trophy.Â It was a long time 2015-09-27 00:37:239/26: NFL Spin Zone- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5 keys to victoryhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/26/tampa-bay-buccaneers-5-keys-victory/
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1) will hit the road for their week three battle with the Houston Texans (0-2). This will mark just the fourth meetings between these franchise, with the home team prevailing in the first three match-ups. Can Lovie Smith&#039;s team win on the road for the second strai...2015-09-26 18:38:069/26: Toro Times- Texans vs. Buccaneers: Final injury reporthttp://torotimes.com/?p=47259
The Houston Texans (0-2) host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1) this weekend and will go into their third game without their best offensive player. Running back Arian Foster will continue to sit out as he rehabs from surgery to repair a torn groin. The Texans will also be without their top offen...2015-09-26 12:37:559/26: House of Houston- Houston Texans Vs. Tampa Bay Bucs: Week 3 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/26/houston-texans-vs-tampa-bay-bucs-week-3-injury-report/
As both the Houston Texans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: S Lonnie Ballentine, Knee T Duane Brown, Hand T Chris Clark, Knee/Elbow ...2015-09-26 11:37:349/25: Toro Times- Texans vs. Buccaneers: Week 3 staff predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=47217
The Houston Texans are ready for Week 3 as they return home in hopes of getting the sour taste of the last two weeks out of their mouths. So how will the game play out? Our writers take a stab at guessing the outcome once again. As always, if you like what you read, click on the writer&#039;s nam...2015-09-25 12:38:599/24: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Power Rankings: Tom Brady leads QBs againhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=111568
There is no stopping Tom Brady of the New England Patriots in 2015. In February, he won his fourth Super Bowl championship, he defeated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in court this summer, and thus far this season no team can contain his play on the field. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Who Are The NFL&#039;...2015-09-24 13:39:549/24: TheFantasyFix.com- 2015 Fantasy Football: Rostering Romo is a No-Nohttp://thefantasyfix.com/fantasy-football/2015-fantasy-football-rostering-romo-is-a-no-no/
The injuries keep piling up across the NFL, and in turn,Â your fantasy football teams are feeling that pain. Quarterbacks Tony Romo, Jay Cutler, Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford all suffered injuries in Week 2, with Romo&#8217;s being the most significant. The Cowboys&#8217; QB was put on IR/designat2015-09-24 12:37:229/23: Bigfoot Sports- Week 3 Fantasy Football Sleepershttp://bigfootsportsblog.com/2015/09/23/week-fantasy-football-sleepers/
Blake Bortles&#124;Jacksonville Jaguars I brought Bortles up as a sleeper week one and it didnât pan out, but he had a solid week two performance against the Dolphins. Against a solid defense, Bortles posted 273 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions, but only completed 54 percent of his pass2015-09-23 21:41:249/23: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Practice squad moves madehttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/23/houston-texans-practice-squad-moves-made/
The Houston Texans must be happy with the quarterbacks they have on the roster, because they just let their third option, Zac Dysert, go. Dysert spent time with both Denver and Chicago before becoming a member of the Texans practice squad earlier this month. Dysert was the third guy available...2015-09-23 19:40:469/23: NFL Spin Zone- Arian Foster out week three, week four in jeopardy?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/23/arian-foster-week-three-week-four-jeopardy/
Texans running back Arian Foster will have his return delayed at least one more week, according to a tweet this afternoon from Drew Dougherty.&#34;I don&#039;t think Arian will play this week,&#34; coach Bill O&#039;Brien is quoted as saying, as the organization continues to wait for Arian Foster ..2015-09-23 15:39:049/23: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Mallett best choice, AFC South is still winnablehttp://torotimes.com/?p=47168
The Houston Texans switched quarterbacks just 54 minutes into the regular season and some called this a panic move by head coach Bill O&#039;Brien. By giving up on Brian Hoyer so quick after saying he was not on a short leash, it signaled the team was making random moves on the fly. Instead, ...2015-09-23 12:38:049/23: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Offensive line needs improvementhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47166
Well that was a letdown. After an offseason of big free agent signings like Vince Wilfork and Rahim Moore, plus a preseason where we got an inside look at the process thanks to Hard Knocks, many people expected the Houston Texans to at least match last year&#039;s record of 9-7. Unfortunately,...2015-09-23 09:37:559/22: Empire Writes Back- NFL Power Rankings: New York Jets surging to the tophttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/09/22/nfl-power-rankings-new-york-jets-surging-to-the-top/
Week 2 of the NFL season has come and gone and now it&#8217;s time to update our NFL Power Rankings. With two weeks of football in the books, we are better able to gauge what teams are playing well after a few flukes in Week 1. There are a few surprising teams that have yet to win a game, and tha...2015-09-22 18:37:149/22: Toro Times- Bang Bang Chicken &amp; Shrimp! Chris Polk should replace Alfred Blue immediatelyhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/22/an-hbang-bang-chicken-and-shrimp-chris-polk-should-replace-alfred-blue/
Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season is gone and the Houston Texans are reelingfrom a 24-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ryan Mallett has replaced Brian Hoyer as the starting quarterback in an attempt to breathe some life into the offense, but the results were the same. A slow start again by the o...2015-09-22 14:39:229/22: Toro Times- Bang Bang Chicken &amp; Shrimp! Chris Polk should replace Alfred Blue immediatelyhttp://torotimes.com/?p=47082
Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season is gone and the Houston Texans are reelingfrom a 24-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ryan Mallett has replaced Brian Hoyer as the starting quarterback in an attempt to breathe some life into the offense, but the results were the same. A slow start again by the o...2015-09-22 11:41:259/21: Old North Banter- Carolina Panthers: Can't Ride Newton Foreverhttp://oldnorthbanter.com/2015/09/21/carolina-panthers-cant-ride-newton-forever/
So the Carolina Panthers defeated the Houston Texans 24-17 in the longest game that the franchise has ever played. That was good. Cam Newton scored three times including a rushing touchdown. He accounted for most of the total offense of the team, adding seventy rushing yards to 195 passing yards. Th2015-09-21 23:39:269/21: Toro Times- Texans start 0-2: Time to hit the "panic button"?http://torotimes.com/2015/09/21/texans-start-0-2-time-to-hit-the-panic-button/
We are at the beginning of yet another slow start to the season after the Texans failed to leave with a victory against the Carolina Panthers. It&#039;s officially time that we start to hear about what happens when you lose your first two games. Statistically speaking, it&#039;s really, really hard 2015-09-21 14:38:309/21: Toro Times- Texans start 0-2: Time to hit the "panic button"?http://torotimes.com/?p=47133
We are at the beginning of yet another slow start to the season after the Texans failed to leave with a victory against the Carolina Panthers. It&#039;s officially time that we start to hear about what happens when you lose your first two games. Statistically speaking, it&#039;s really, really hard 2015-09-21 11:38:389/21: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Where do they go from here?http://torotimes.com/?p=47117
Following two tough losses, the Houston Texans find themselves in the unenviable position of being 0-2 and at the bottom the AFC South. Their only hope of not being all alone in last place is if the New York Jets can beat the 0-1 Indianapolis Colts tonight on Monday Night Football. Following ...2015-09-21 09:37:289/20: EndZone Score- Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers: Quick Hitshttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-vs-carolina-panthers-quick-hits/26986
As anti**** this one was a low-scoring, defensive game. TheÂ Carolina PanthersÂ beat theÂ Houston TexansÂ 24-17Â . Here are some thoughts and observations from today&#8217;s game. Ryan MalletÂ wasn&#8217;t the Texans saving grace. Mallet just couldn&#8217;t get the Houston offense going in the f2015-09-20 17:38:359/20: Blogging Dirty- NFC South recap: Matt Ryan leads comeback, Saints losehttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/09/20/nfc-south-recap-falcons-panthers-win/
It&#039;s been an eventful day for the NFC South. The Atlanta Falcons came from behind to stun the New York Giants, moving Dan Quinn&#039;s team to 2-0. The Panthers held on against the Texans and the Buccaneers stunned the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Atlanta Falcons 24, New York Giant...2015-09-20 17:38:219/20: Toro Times- Week 2 Recap: Texans at Panthershttp://torotimes.com/?p=47100
Mallett started the game and looked uncomfortable; maybe his nerves got the best of him. He didn&#8217;t get help as Garrett Graham dropped 2 early passes and wide receiver Keith Mumphrey dropped a key 3rd down conversion deep in the red zone, forcing the Texans to settle for a field goal to go up 32015-09-20 17:37:489/20: House of Houston- Quick Recap: Texans Offense Continues To Struggle In Losshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/20/quick-recap-texans-offense-continues-to-struggle-in-loss/
Another week and another loss for the Texans in very similar fashion. The difference in this game was the change at quarterback. Though other than that, it was another ugly game from the men in the Deep Steel Blue uniforms. Ryan Mallett started the game and couldn&#039;t get much going in the ...2015-09-20 17:36:489/20: Toro Times- Texans vs. Panthers: Offense starts slow again, trail 10-3 at the halfhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/20/texans-vs-panthers-offense-starts-slow-again-trail-10-3-at-the-half/
The game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers has been a defensive battle as neither offense has gotten much going through the first 30 minutes. Ryan Mallett started the game at quarterback and has had his ups and downs so far in the game. He has had several chances to hit receive...2015-09-20 15:37:449/20: EndZone Score- Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers: Everything you need to know before kickoffhttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-at-carolina-panthers-cam-newton-jj-watt-deandre-hopkins/26833
Game Information: Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina Kickoff: 1:05 p.m. ET Line: Car -3 TV: CBS (Broadcasters:Â Greg Gumble, Trent Green) Radio: Carolina Panthers:Â WBT 1110 AM (Broadcasters: Mick Mixon, Jim Szoke) Houston Texans:Â KILTÂ 610AM (Broadcasters: Marc Vandermeer2015-09-20 05:38:439/19: House of Houston- Houston Texans At Carolina Panthers: Week 2 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/19/houston-texans-at-carolina-panthers-week-2-injury-report/
As both the Houston Texans and the Carolina Panthers take the field, here&#039;s a few injuries that you need to know about: For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report: G Xavier Su&#039;a-Filo, Calf LB Mike Mohamed, Calf WR Nate Washington, Abdom...2015-09-19 11:37:239/19: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Week 2 Prediction, Ryan Mallett X-Factorhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/19/houston-texans-week-2-prediction-ryan-mallett-x-factor/
It&#039;s important to have a short memory in the NFL. The Houston Texans started the season about as poorly as you can, losing convincingly at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The loss was demoralizing for several reasons. For starters, Kansas City is a team that will likely be ba...2015-09-19 09:38:079/18: Toro Times- Texans vs. Panthers: Injury report, Brown, Kuechly in doubthttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/18/texans-vs-panthers-injury-report-brown-kuechly-in-doubt/
The 0-1 Houston Texans travel to Charlotte, North Carolina to take on the 1-0 Carolina Panthers. Once again the team will be without star running back Arian Foster despite his appearance at practice this week. Foster is the biggest name to be listed as officially out for both teams, but there are so2015-09-18 19:38:279/18: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Week 2 Expectations for Ryan Malletthttp://torotimes.com/?p=47017
After a heated quarterback battle all throughout the offseason, Houston Texans head coach Bill O&#039;Brien finally named Brian Hoyer his team&#039;s starting quarterback before the start of season. So naturally, heading into Week 2, Ryan Mallett is expected to be the starter. Hoyer was benched i...2015-09-18 15:37:549/18: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Week 2 staff predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=46977
Week 2 is finally here and it could not have come quick enough for those wanting to wash the bad taste out of their mouths following last weekend&#039;s poor outing.There is some optimism however as the Houston Texans take to the road for the first time in 2015, and the reason for that optimism is a2015-09-18 12:39:389/17: EndZone Score- Fantasy Football Crystal Ball: Week 2http://www.endzonescore.com/fantasy-football-crystal-ball-week-2/26701
This week, the Crystal Ball is making its triumphant return. Last week, the Crystal Ball finished 12/16, not too bad for a week&#8217;s work. This week, the Crystal Ball has some tougher games to decide upon. Week two will kickoff this Thursday, when the Denver Broncos travel to Arrowhead stadium, t2015-09-17 18:41:539/17: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Arian Foster back on the practice fieldhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/17/houston-texans-arian-foster-back-on-the-practice-field/
He is one step closer to returning to action. Houston Texans franchise rushing leader, Arian Foster was on the practice field Thursday for the first time since a groininjury sidelined the running back early in training camp. Initial reports suggested Foster could be placed on the short-term i...2015-09-17 18:41:089/17: Stripe Hype- NFL Week 2 Game-by-Game Predictionshttp://stripehype.com/2015/09/17/nfl-week-2-game-by-game-predictions/
Today&#039;s Thursday, so Week 1 is in the books. Tonight,Alex Smith, Jamaal Charles and the Kansas City Chiefs will square off against Peyton Manning, Von Miller and the visiting Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.Several interesting matchups will take place on Sunday, namelya &#039;Freezer Bowl..2015-09-17 17:38:129/16: EndZone Score- BREAKING: Ryan Mallett to start for Houston Texans in Week 2http://www.endzonescore.com/breaking-ryan-mallett-to-start-for-houston-texans-in-week-2/26637
News is breaking out ofÂ Houston TexansÂ camp as the team is prepared to start Ryan Mallett in Week 2 as the team travels to take onÂ theÂ Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network&#8217;s Ian Rapoport. Sources: #Texans are poised to make a quarterback change. They are preparing to play with QB Ry2015-09-16 14:38:339/14: EndZone Score- Bill O&#8217;Brien stays quiet about Houston Texans quarterback situationhttp://www.endzonescore.com/bill-obrien-stays-quiet-about-houston-texans-quarterback-situation/26553
TheÂ Houston TexansÂ quarterback controversy will continue into the regular season as head coach Bill O&#8217;Brien will not name a starter for Week 2 against theÂ Carolina Panthers. Brian Hoyer was named the starter for the season opener against theÂ Kansas City Chiefs, but he was benched duringÂ t2015-09-14 21:39:039/14: Toro Times- Texans vs. Chiefs: Three positives to build onhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46854
Every cloud has a silver lining right? Well, maybe not accordingHouston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, who had a great game including six tackles for a loss and two sacks. Watt had said there are no moral victories in the NFL, and he is right. That doesn&#039;t mean that there can&#039;t be ...2015-09-14 14:39:089/14: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Week 1 Studs and Dudshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/14/houston-texans-week-1-studs-duds/
For all of you Houston Texans&#039; fans who may be in full panic mode following a Week 1 beat down at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, I have one word for you - relax. That was the word spoken by Aaron Rodgers that calmed the manic Packers&#039; fans early last season, a season that saw his te.2015-09-14 08:38:139/14: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Should Ryan Mallett Start in Week 2?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/14/houston-texans-ryan-mallett-start-week-2/
The Houston Texans did not look excellent in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. From kicker Randy Bullock&#039;s missed extra pointon, the team couldn&#039;t seem to find rhythm, falling behind 27-6 in the second quarter. Then, trailing 27-9 in the fourth quarter, backup q2015-09-14 08:38:139/13: NFL Spin Zone- Chris Ivory looks like the star of the Jets showhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/13/chris-ivory-looks-like-the-star-of-the-jets-show/
Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall give the New York Jetsone of the NFL&#039;s best wide receiver duos, and both veterans played well today considering the circumstances with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback and the Cleveland Browns elite secondary standing across from them. But the star of the afterno2015-09-13 18:40:149/13: House of Houston- Quick Recap: Texans Hoyeribble In Loss To Chiefshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/13/quick-recap-texans-hoyeribble-in-loss-to-chiefs/
The Houston Texans were outplayed, outcoached and out-everything&#039;d in their week 1 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It didn&#039;t take long for fans to realize the defense may be a bit overrated to start the season.They they didn&#039;t allow points on their first drive but they didn...2015-09-13 17:37:009/13: Toro Times- Don't laugh: The 2015 NFL Season could end with an all-Texas Superbowlhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/13/dont-laugh-the-2015-nfl-season-could-end-with-an-all-texas-superbowl/
It&#039;s the dream match up that we&#039;ve all been waiting for...Houston vs Dallas in the Superbowl&#33; We were robbed of the possibility of that matchup in 1993 when the Houston Oilers fell to the Buffalo Bills in the worst moment in Houston sports history, better known as &#34;the comeback&#342015-09-13 12:38:119/13: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs Inactive List Vs. Houston Texans Week Onehttp://kckingdom.com/2015/09/13/kc-chiefs-inactive-list-vs-houston-texans-week-one/
The Kansas City Chiefs kick off the regular reason today at 12:00 CST and the inactives list for both teams have been released. Here&#039;s a look at the KC Chiefs inactives for today&#039;s Week 1 match-up, according to NFL.com: Kansas City Chiefs Inactives Good news first, nose tackle Dontari P...2015-09-13 12:37:389/13: CW Sports Blog- Christopher&#8217;s Picks: Week 1https://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/13/christophers-picks-week-1-2015/
NFL&#160;commissioner Roger Goodell phoned in to ESPN Radio&#8217;s Mike &#38; Mike last Tuesday, ready to put another&#160;tumultuous offseason behind him. All offseason, the NFL world&#160;focused on&#160;Tom Brady and the &#8220;DeflateGate&#8221; saga. When the dust settled, Brady&#8217;s&#160;f2015-09-13 10:37:079/13: EDSFootball- 2015 NFL Division Predictions: AFC Southhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/13/2015-nfl-division-predictions-afc-south.html
In an annual excercise in futility, I went through the NFL schedule for all 256 regular-season games and picked a winner for each game.
Based on a team's strength of schedule, it means that all teams with identical records are not viewed the same. In other words, one team with a projec2015-09-13 10:37:029/13: Toro Times- Don't laugh: The 2015 NFL Season could end with an all-Texas Superbowlhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46795
It&#039;s the dream match up that we&#039;ve all been waiting for...Houston vs Dallas in the Superbowl&#33; We were robbed of the possibility of that matchup in 1993 when the Houston Oilers fell to the Buffalo Bills in the worst moment in Houston sports history, better known as &#34;the comeback&#342015-09-13 09:38:039/13: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Week 1 Predictions: Players of the Weekhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=109675
We&#039;re kicking off with NFL Week 1 predictions,your Players of the Week. From Fantasy Football to real life dominance, these players are about to bring it.Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports Debate. Check out more of the brothers in Seesaw Sports Debate on BuzzChomp. Two b2015-09-13 08:38:189/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Staff predictions vs. Kansas Cityhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/12/houston-texans-staff-predicitons-vs-kansas-city/
The Houston Texans kick off their season against the Kansas City Chiefs in just two days and in advance of the game we have the staff predictions from some of our contributors here at the Toro Times. The game features two quarterbacks that are viewed as &#34;game managers&#34; with the Texans f...2015-09-13 08:38:039/13: EndZone Score- Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans: Everything you need to know before kickoffhttp://www.endzonescore.com/kansas-city-chiefs-at-houston-texans-everything-you-need-to-know-before-kickoff/26311
Game Information: Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET Line: Even TV: CBS (Broadcasters: Kevin Harlon, Rich Gannon) Radio: Kansas City Chiefs: 101.1 FMÂ The Fox (Broadcasters: Mitch Holthus,Â Len Dawson &#38; Kendall Gammon) Houston Texans: 610 AM, 100.3 FM (Broadcasters: Mark Vand2015-09-13 05:38:389/13: FootballPerspective.com- 2015 NFL Predictionshttp://www.footballperspective.com/2015-nfl-predictions/
Welcome back, NFL. With the NFL season finally here, I thought I would get in my pre-season predictions before it was too late. Prior to Thursday Night&#8217;s game between the Steelers and Patriots, I posted my predicted records for those two teams: 11-5 for New England, and 8-8 for Pittsburgh. But2015-09-13 00:35:489/12: House of Houston- Houston Texans Vs. K.C. Chiefs: Week 1: What To Look Forhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/12/houston-texans-vs-k-c-chiefs-week-1-what-to-look-for/
One more day Houston Texans fans&#33; We&#039;re at the brink of the start of something big for this team this year as this team is poised to capitalize off it&#039;s surprising success that it had last season, just barely missing the playoffs. None of the experts had expected for us to excel as m..2015-09-12 14:38:369/12: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Week 1 Prediction, Cecil Shorts X-Factorhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=109566
Here&#039;s a stat that may surprise you - since 1990, at least four teams that missed the playoffs from one season made the playoffs the following year. The Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs are hoping the trend continues, as both teams were on the outside looking in last season, finishing with2015-09-12 12:38:369/12: Toro Times- Texans vs. Chiefs: Five players to watchhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46739
The 16th overall selection this past draft was used by the Texans on Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson and if the preseason is any indicator, this pick is going to work out nicely. Johnson played with poise and confidence during his initial trials at the NFL level. He showed a willingness to h...2015-09-12 12:38:219/12: House of Houston- Houston Texans Vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Week 1 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/12/houston-texans-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-week-1-injury-report/
One more day Houston Texans fans&#33; We&#039;re at the brink of the start of something big for this team this year as this team is poised to capitalize off it&#039;s surprising success that it had last season, just barely missing the playoffs. None of the experts had expected for us to excel as m..2015-09-12 11:37:039/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Staff predicitons vs. Kansas Cityhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46717
The Houston Texans kick off their season against the Kansas City Chiefs in just two days and in advance of the game we have the staff predictions from some of our contributors here at the Toro Times. The game features two quarterbacks that are viewed as &#34;game managers&#34; with the Texans f...2015-09-12 09:39:519/11: Toro Times- Texans vs. Chiefs: Five players to watchhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/11/texans-vs-chiefs-five-players-to-watch/
The 16th overall selection this past draft was used by the Texans on Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson and if the preseason is any indicator, this pick is going to work out nicely. Johnson played with poise and confidence during his initial trials at the NFL level. He showed a willingness to h...2015-09-11 21:37:529/11: Toro Times- Texans vs. Chiefs final injury report: Texans missing fivehttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/11/texans-vs-chiefs-final-injury-report-texans-missing-five/
The Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs get their 2015 season kicked off against one another this Sunday. Both teams were 9-7 a season ago, and both also missed the playoffs as the AFC had six teams with 10 wins or more. With the game two days away the injury report has been released and wh...2015-09-11 20:38:099/11: Inside the Pylon- Scouting the NFL: AFC South Players to Watchhttp://insidethepylon.com/nfl/games-nfl/previews/2015/09/11/scouting-the-nfl-afc-south-players-to-watch-2/
With the regular season around the corner, Inside The Pylon reached out to former NFL scout and current Scouting AcademyÂ director Dan Hatman for a cheat ...
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2015-09-11 01:41:269/10: Heat Waved- Fantasy Football Start 'Em/Sit 'Em: RB- Week 1http://heatwaved.com/2015/09/10/fantasy-football-start-emsit-em-rb-week-1/
Each week I will be taking an in-depth look at the best and worst matchups for fantasy football players at each position. This first edition will take a closer look at tworunning backswho have favorable week one matchups and tworunning backswith less than desirable opponents. Start &#039;Em: Chris .2015-09-10 22:38:249/10: EDSFootball- 7 Undervalued Options in PPR Leagues for Week 1http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/10/7-undervalued-options-in-ppr-leagues-for-week-1.html
Welcome to a brand new season! I canât tell you how excited I am that the season is finally upon us, seems like it took ages to get through the preseason. I am equally excited and honored to return for my second season with EDSFootball. I want to thank Kevin Hanson for allowing me the op2015-09-10 19:36:119/10: GuyHut.com- Arian Foster Says He Needed Counseling For Off Field Issueshttp://www.guyhut.com/nfl/arian-foster-counseling-off-field-issues/
While Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster is a force on the football field, the Pro Bowl talent has spent a lot of time in the trainers room as well. Sometimes that leads to players having an abundance of time, considering they&#8217;re not always at the practice facility or traveling with2015-09-10 15:41:399/9: Real Ball Insiders- Kansas City Chiefs (0-0) at Houston Texans (0-0)http://www.realballinsiders.com/kansas-city-chiefs-0-0-at-houston-texans-0-0/
Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans Sunday, September 13th 1 PM ET, CBS Kansas City Offense: Last season the Chiefs had one of the weirdest seasons in recent memory. Nearly2015-09-09 23:39:549/9: Toro Times- Houston Texans: The 2015 offensive MVP will be...http://torotimes.com/?p=46652
The Houston Texans kick off their 2015 season in just a few short days against the Kansas City Chiefs. The long offseason saw a lot of change for the Texans as the team is being shaped into the kind of roster head coach Bill O&#039;Brien wants. The team has parted ways with veterans and even ...2015-09-09 12:38:179/9: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Look out for Nate Washingtonhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46659
When you think about the Houston Texans&#039; offense, you probably think of running back Arian Foster. Maybe you think of quarterback Brian Hoyer. Or perhaps you think about wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. One guy you probably don&#039;t think of? Nate Washington. Yeah, yeah. We all know about...2015-09-09 09:38:169/8: Ink on Indy- Ink on Indy Roundtable: NFL Playoff Picks and Predictionshttp://inkonindy.com/2015/09/08/ink-on-indy-roundtable-nfl-playoff-picks-and-predictions/
Predicting the NFL division champions and playoff results ahead of Week One. With the NFL regular season right around the corner, I felt it was time to make some predictions for the 2015-16 NFL Season. Last year, I predicted a Colts versus Packers Super Bowl, and each team came up one game short...2015-09-08 23:37:289/8: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Montee Ball an option at running back?http://torotimes.com/2015/09/08/houston-texans-montee-ball-an-option-at-running-back/
The future of the Houston Texans running back situation is a bit mirky to say the least. Current starter and franchise yardage leader, Arian Foster is perpetually injured. The 2015 season will start with Foster on the sidelines, which adds to the 11 games he has missed in the past two seasons. ...2015-09-08 18:37:599/8: Toro Times- Houston Texans: 2015 season predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=46573
The Houston Texans season is set to begin in less than a week when they face off with the Kansas City Chiefs at NRG Stadium in Houston. Predictions for the team are varied to say the least, and it is never easy to guess exactly what a team will do in any given year. No one saw the team improv...2015-09-08 14:38:059/8: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Week 1 Expectations for J.J. Watthttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/08/houston-texans-week-1-expectations-for-j-j-watt/
The Houston Texans completed an impressive worst-to-second turn-around in 2014, briefly challenging for a playoff spot by winning nine games in Bill O&#039;Brien&#039;s first year at the helm despite having an unfavorable quarterback situation. Perhaps Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett will be a downgrad2015-09-08 13:38:379/7: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Average Draft Position (ADP) Weekly Movement: Sept. 7th Updatehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/07/2015-fantasy-football-adp-weekly-movement.html
Every Monday this offseason, we posted an update in players that have had the biggest moves â both up and down â in fantasy football average draft position (ADP) from the previous week. (Given that the NFL season starts in three days, this will be the final weekly update.)
With thi2015-09-07 19:37:349/7: SideLion Report- Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Top 5 Risers Heading into Week 1http://sidelionreport.com/?p=64118
Labor day weekend is a significant time of year for multiple reasons. It signals the end of the summer and is also the biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the year. With the preseason wrapped up, most folks hold their draft on the weekend of the working man. Not only do most people get an ...2015-09-07 08:39:409/6: Toro Times- 2015 Texans Roster Previewhttp://torotimes.com/2015/09/06/2015-texans-roster-preview/
&#34;NFL Red Tag Saturday&#34;is overand the rosters for NFL teams as per league mandate have been trimmed from 75players to the final 53 and the regular season version of the 2015 Texans team isfinalized. Training camp has been intense and this game was be the absolute boiling point of the entire..2015-09-06 18:38:049/6: EndZone Score- Arian Foster of Houston Texans likely to avoid short-term IR, return in a monthhttp://www.endzonescore.com/arian-foster-of-houston-texans-likely-to-avoid-short-term-ir-return-in-a-month/25564
The Houston Texans just received fantastic news about their star running back Arian Foster. Foster, who had been dealing with a groin injury since the beginning of training camp and underwent surgery in early August, potentially could have missed significant time this season with the injury. But acc2015-09-06 14:40:239/6: EndZone Score- NFL Trade Rumors: Where does Bryce Brown end up?http://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-trade-rumors-where-does-bryce-brown-end-up/25547
Three years ago, 21-year-old Eagles running back Bryce Brown looked like a star in the making. Filling in for an injured LeSean McCoy for a couple games towards the end of the 2012 season, Brown racked up 347 yards in a two game span on just 43 carries (8.1 YPC), and consistently made big play [&#822015-09-06 13:38:439/6: The Sports Quotient- Fantasy: Draft Injured Running Backs Arian Foster and Todd Gurleyhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/9/6/fantasy-draft-injured-running-backs-arian-foster-and-todd-gurley
Draft injured players. Not advice&nbsp;you hear often, but right now, it could win you a championship.&nbsp;Arian Foster and Todd Gurley are two&nbsp;potential fantasy football steals in this yearâs draft. They are going to be out for varied&nbsp;amounts of time to start the year (Foster is expec2015-09-06 10:39:539/6: Toro Times- 2015 Texans Roster Previewhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46240
&#34;NFL Red Tag Saturday&#34;is overand the rosters for NFL teams as per league mandate have been trimmed from 75players to the final 53 and the regular season version of the 2015 Texans team isfinalized. Training camp has been intense and this game was be the absolute boiling point of the entire..2015-09-06 08:38:149/5: House of Houston- Houston Texans Cut More; Paring Down To Final 53 Menhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/05/houston-texans-cut-more-paring-down-to-final-53-men/
We&#039;re almost there Houston Texans fans. The NFL season is upon us and preparation are underway to mold this team into a winner. I&#039;m positive that we&#039;ll shatter any expectations that this team will underachieve and not be competitive, we have too much talent on this roster to do ...2015-09-05 18:37:119/5: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Terrance West a possibility?http://torotimes.com/2015/09/05/houston-texans-terrance-west-a-possibility/
The Cleveland Browns apparently have a log jam at running back and may be looking to move one of their young players. Reports indicate the Browns havebeen receiving offers for second-year running back Terrance West. West was selected in the third round out of Towson University and spent much of t...2015-09-05 17:38:119/5: House of Houston- Houston Texans Cut 10 Players; Who Will Be The Final 10?http://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/05/houston-texans-cut-10-players-who-will-be-the-final-10/
We&#039;re almost there Houston Texans fans. The NFL season is upon us and preparation are underway to mold this team into a winner. I&#039;m positive that we&#039;ll shatter any expectations that this team will underachieve and not be competitive, we have too much talent on this roster to do ...2015-09-05 11:37:219/4: EDSFootball- Updated 2015 Fantasy Football Projections: Houston Texanshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/04/updated-2015-fantasy-football-projections-houston-texans.html
In addition to viewing our 2015 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we have posted our preseason projections per team.
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Below you find our 2015 fantasy football projections for the Houston Texans:
Quarterbacks
PlayerComp.Att.YardsTDINTRus2015-09-04 18:36:569/4: House of Houston- Predicting The Houston Texans 53-Man Rosterhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/09/04/predicting-the-houston-texans-53-man-roster/
With all four preseason games wrapped up, the Texans now must cut their roster down to 53 by the end of the weekend. Here is my prediction for how the 53-man roster will shake out. Offense QB (3) - Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett, Tom Savage RB (5) - Arian Foster, Jonathan Grimes, Alfred Blue, Ke...2015-09-04 10:37:199/4: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Round 4http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/04/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-round-4.html
Earlier this week, four of our contributors started a new "slow" 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft and we are now one-third of the way through it.
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Here are Round 4 results of our 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft:
4.01 - Dan Yanotchko (Team I2015-09-04 07:36:529/3: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 5th Pick, Super Flexhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/03/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-5th-pick-super-flex.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-09-03 19:37:009/3: Toro Times- Are NFL teams who use sports analytics more successful?http://torotimes.com/2015/09/03/are-nfl-teams-who-use-sports-analytics-more-successful/
Last night in my Sports Business class at USC, my professor said &#34;the GM of the Houston Rockets is randomly stopping by class for an in class interview&#34; (perks of going to USC). Although we covered a lot of topics, the main discussion was on the use of sports analytics. Daryl Morey, the...2015-09-03 13:38:219/3: NFL Spin Zone- 2015 Fantasy Football: Huge Impacts of Preseason Injurieshttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=107725
Fantasy Football rules the NFL Preseason, and some major injuries sent waves through the game. Know all the impacts, and avoid a major downer this 2015 fantasy football season. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports Debate. Check out more of the brothers in Seesaw Sports Debate o2015-09-03 12:39:179/3: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Fighting for a roster spothttp://torotimes.com/?p=46431
The final preseason game is tonight as the Houston Texans travel to Arlington to face their in-state rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. It&#039;s a yearly battle, as the two teams meet in every preseason that doesn&#039;t have them facing one another in the regular season. The Texas teams have met 1...2015-09-03 12:39:019/3: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 2nd Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/03/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-2nd-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-09-03 01:36:229/2: NFL Spin Zone- 30 Most Overpaid Players In The NFLhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/09/02/30-overpaid-players-nfl/
It&#039;s easy to see why theNFLis flourishing when it comes to the insane amounts of revenue generatedevery single season. This, of course, trickles down to teams that now haveto make smart decisions when it comes to handling their salary cap, contracts, and everything elsethat comes with seeking a2015-09-02 17:37:499/2: NFL Spin Zone- NFL Preseason Injuries - The Playoff Repercussionshttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=107548
The NFL Preseason is all about injuries, and multiple teams fell on hard times this season. These are your NFL Preseason Injuries, and all the playoff repercussions.Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in today&#039;s NFL Sports Debate. Check out more of the brothers in Seesaw Sports Debate on BuzzChomp.2015-09-02 12:38:139/2: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Predicting the 53 man rosterhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46381
The Houston Texans recently cut their roster down to 75 players, but the big cuts are still looming over the remaining players. The deadline to have the rosters down to 53 players is Saturday, September 5th at 4pm EST. Based on what has happened over the preseason here is a projection of what the...2015-09-02 09:37:379/2: Fueled By Sports- Fantasy Football Draft Strategy and Tipshttp://www.fueledbysports.com/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-and-tips/
There are a ton of different strategies to utilize for your draft. Itâs no right or wrong way to draft your fantasy teams but you want to put your team in the best position to win in December. The key to winning your league comes down to being active on the waiver wire during the [&#8230;]
The pos2015-09-02 00:39:269/1: Fueled By Sports- Fantasy Football Draft Strategy and Tipshttp://fueledbysports.com/fantasy-football-draft-strategy-and-tips/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com There are a ton of different strategies to utilize for your draft. Itâs no right or wrong way to draft your fantasy teams but you want to put your team in the best position to win in December. The key to winning your league comes down to being active on the [&#8232015-09-01 14:39:449/1: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Three players with falling stock following preseason Week 3http://torotimes.com/?p=46356
The Houston Texans defeated the New Orleans Saints on the road and looked impressive in their 27-13 victory. While there was plenty to be excited about, some players did nothing to help their stock, here is a look at three such players....2015-09-01 12:38:159/1: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Average Draft Position (ADP) Weekly Movement: Sept. 1st Updatehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/09/01/2015-fantasy-football-adp-weekly-movement-update.html
Every Monday this offseason (although Tuesday this week), we post an update in players that have had the biggest moves â both up and down â in fantasy football average draft position (ADP) from the previous week.
With this information, we can get a better sense of changes in the col2015-09-01 06:36:428/31: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 11th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/31/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-11th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-31 22:36:368/31: NFL Spin Zone- 5 Destinations for Fred Jacksonhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/31/5-destinations-for-fred-jackson/
In what was a surprising move, the Buffalo Bills cut ties with long-time running back Fred Jackson today, as reported by the Buffalo News&#039;s Vic Carucci. The Bills released him in their 75-man roster crunch-down as a courtesy to allow him more time to settle in with a new team, because he should2015-08-31 12:38:038/31: Stripe Hype- Bengals Cuts: First Wavehttp://stripehype.com/2015/08/31/bengals-cuts-first-wave/
Unfortunately for many NFL players, the time for teams to make their cuts has arrived. Just a few days ago, I wrote a piece predicting the Bengals&#039; 53-man roster. But so far, two players who I had hoped would make the Bengals&#039; roster are with Cincinnati no longer. Despite this, my predicti2015-08-31 12:37:478/30: www.BSNDenver.com- Broncos 19, 49ers 12: By the numbershttp://bsndenver.com/broncos-19-49ers-12-by-the-numbers/
&#160; Running down the significant stats and notable numbers following the Broncosâ third preseason game: 169 â Total yards and nine first downs surrendered by the Denver first-team defense in 11 drives and 48 plays this preseason. For you non-math majors, thatâs 15.4 yards and 0.8 first down2015-08-30 23:39:298/30: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 4th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/30/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-4th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-30 22:36:168/30: EndZone Score- Fantasy Football: The perfect drafthttp://www.endzonescore.com/fantasy-football-the-perfect-draft/25006
It will never happen. No matter what you do, how much research you do, and no matter how hard you try, you will never have a perfect fantasy football draft. This season, I&#8217;ve played out multiple scenarios in my head as I near some of my most important drafts&#8211;something I do every year&#822015-08-30 19:38:458/30: Toro Times- Texans Game day: Reasons to tune in for Preseason Week 3http://torotimes.com/?p=46298
The third preseason game usually features significant playing time for starters as NFL teams are preparing for the season. In the case of the Houston Texans,don&#039;t expect to see much difference from the first two games where the starters only played a series or two. However, that doesn...2015-08-30 12:41:178/29: Toro Times- Texans vs. Saints, Q&amp;A with a Saints fanhttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/29/texans-vs-saints-qa-with-a-saints-fan/
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with one of our good friends and former writers here at the Toro Times, Josh Wilson. Josh is now editor for the FanSided page Sixer Sense which is dedicated to the NBA&#039;s Philadelphia 76ers, but is still an avid NFL fan. And it just so happens that t...2015-08-29 10:37:388/29: Toro Times- Texans vs. Saints, Q&amp;A with a Saints fanhttp://torotimes.com/?p=46282
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with one of our good friends and former writers here at the Toro Times, Josh Wilson. Josh is now editor for the FanSided page Sixer Sense which is dedicated to the NBA&#039;s Philadelphia 76ers, but is still an avid NFL fan. And it just so happens that t...2015-08-29 09:38:188/28: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Projections: Houston Texanshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/28/2015-fantasy-football-projections-houston-texans.html
In addition to viewing our 2015 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we have posted our preseason projections per team.
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Below you find our 2015 fantasy football projections for the Houston Texans:
Quarterbacks
PlayerComp.Att.YardsTDINTRus2015-08-28 20:36:138/28: NFL Spin Zone- Do the Houston Texans Have a Problem?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/28/do-the-houston-texans-have-a-problem/
Save for some offseason surgery for four-time Pro Bowl running back Arian Foster, it has been a fairly uneventful offseason for the Houston Texans this offseason &#8211; even with the Hard Knocks cameras of HBO rolling this summer. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Texans Made Right Call on Brian Hoyer So wh...2015-08-28 19:38:278/28: www.topyourleague.com- Who to Take in the First Week of Your Suicide Poolhttp://www.topyourleague.com/who-to-take-in-the-first-week-of-your-suicide-pool/
With the NFL season, and thus the beginning of fantasy football, only a few weeks away, it is time to start preparing for suicide pools. The key to a successful year comes down to making some risky picks and being able to save your sure-fire teams until late in the season. Here is a list [&#8230;]
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Last weekend, we began a new 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft with four of our contributors including yours truly.
We are posting the rounds as they are complete and another round is in the books.
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Here are Round 7 results of our 2015 Fantasy Footba2015-08-28 16:36:368/28: The Sports Quotient- Fantasy Football Draft Recaphttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/8/28/fantasy-football-draft-recap
Fantasy football players everywhere are likely&nbsp;advocating for later draft dates&nbsp;this past weekend, with the news of&nbsp;season-ending injuries to a couple&nbsp;major players. Of course, not all drafts will be delayed until September 9th, and regardless of how late your draft is, it makes 2015-08-28 12:38:568/28: NFL Spin Zone- New York Jets: How good can Chris Ivory be?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/28/new-york-jets-how-good-can-chris-ivory-be/
In their first seasons with the New York Jets, head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey have assembled a three-headed monster of hard-nosed running backs in holdover Chris Ivory, former New England Patriots 1,100-yard rusher Stevan Ridley, and one-time fantasy asset Zac Stacy. Al2015-08-28 11:43:398/27: Toro Times- Arian Foster: Reports say return could be Week 4 or earlierhttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/27/arian-foster-reports-say-return-could-be-week-4-or-earlier/
Want some positive news just ahead of the weekend Texans fans? Well Jayson Braddock of ESPN 97.5 Houston is reporting that star running back Arian Foster could be back on the field for the Houston Texans sometime between Week 2 - Week 4. https://twitter.com/JaysonBraddock/status/63696179487192268...2015-08-27 18:37:528/27: House of Houston- Texans: The Case For Brian Hoyerhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/27/texans-the-case-for-brian-hoyer/
This was supposed to be the first of my weekly fantasy columns. I wanted to be writing a column on using V.O.R.P to measure different skill players effectively to achieve draft success. I wanted to be writing about the dangers of having a draft too early in the preseason, looking at you Jordy Nelson2015-08-27 09:36:558/27: www.BSNDenver.com- Denver Broncos Fantasy Preview: C.J. Anderson&#8217;s not-so-shocking meteoric risehttp://bsndenver.com/denver-broncos-fantasy-preview-c-j-andersons-not-so-shocking-meteoric-rise/
&#160; Now that weâve moved past the midway point of the preseason, it means your fantasy draft is right around the corner and BSN Denver has you covered on the local front with a series of in-depth looks at the Denver Broncosâ top prospects. Last week, we examined the fantasy outlook for 39-yea2015-08-27 07:39:528/26: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 8th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/26/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-8th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-26 01:37:408/25: Golden Gate Sports- Keith Reiser Taking Over Starting Job For 49ershttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=75205
Keith Reiser who? Don&#039;t worry, you won&#039;t be blamed if the name doesn&#039;t exactly ring any bells. The San Francisco49ers took a big hit in the secondary this offseason when both starting cornerbacks left via free agency. Chris Culliver bolted for the Washington Redskins who offere...2015-08-25 12:38:218/24: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 3rd Pick, 2-QB Leaguehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/24/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-3rd-pick-2-qb-league.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-24 23:36:248/24: EndZone Score- Madden NFL &#8217;16: Five sleeper teams you&#8217;ll dominate with in online modehttp://www.endzonescore.com/madden-nfl-16-five-teams-youll-dominate-with/24554
One of my favorite Tuesday&#8217;s of the year is approaching. Well maybe the only Tuesday I like. Madden NFL &#8217;16 is out in stores officially at midnight into Tuesday August 25th. Now for those who cheated and got a head start with online play, shame on you! It&#8217;s because of you that when2015-08-24 21:38:498/24: www.topyourleague.com- Three Running Backs Who Are Being Drafted Too Late In Your Fantasy Football Drafthttp://www.topyourleague.com/three-running-backs-who-are-being-drafted-too-late-in-your-fantasy-football-draft/
There are only 17 days standing between us and the start of the NFL Season when the Patriots get going with the Steelers on Thursday September 10th. For some, the beginning of the football season is simply a formality as it is nothing more than the first game of the season for their specific team. [2015-08-24 19:39:208/24: EndZone Score- The Houston Texans name Brian Hoyer starting quarterbackhttp://www.endzonescore.com/the-houston-texans-name-brian-hoyer-starting-quarterback/24501
The Houston Texans entered 2015 with a quarterback competition between Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett. The Texans had signed Hoyer during free agency to compete with Mallett who the team had traded for prior to the 2014 season. On Monday morning, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network provided an update on t2015-08-24 10:38:278/24: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five players with falling stock following Preseason Week 2http://torotimes.com/?p=46119
We recently looked at five Houston Texans players who saw their stock rise despite the team falling 14-10 to the Denver Broncos. Now we turn our attention to the players who performed less than stellar during the game which saw a comeback attempt run out of time just 31 yards shy of a winning score.2015-08-24 09:40:088/24: Moxyball.com- DFS for Dummies: A Primer For NFL DFS Cash Games (FanDuel, DraftKings, Yahoo)http://www.moxyball.com/dfs-strategy/2015/08/24/dfs-dummies-primer-nfl-dfs-cash-games-fanduel-draftkings-yahoo/
NFL DFS Cash Game Strategy for Beginners. Start winning money on FanDuel, DraftKings and Yahoo with Matt&#8217;s weekly fantasy football lineup construction strategies. Hopefully the title didn&#8217;t make you too mad, because as a point of clarification, I am a dummy when it comes to most things D2015-08-24 06:38:508/23: EndZone Score- Bucking the trend &#8211; Houston Texanshttp://www.endzonescore.com/bucking-the-trend-houston-texans/24482
In the NFL, as a franchise, if you cannot get stability under center; you have failed. The Houston Texans have yet to find their balance at the position. Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer have both looked mediocre during the preseason. Against the Denver Broncos this week, Mallett played poorly en route 2015-08-23 23:40:018/23: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 7th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/23/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-7th-pick-idp.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-23 23:37:398/23: The Sports Quotient- Why Running Backs Still Rule Fantasy Footballhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/8/23/running-backs-still-rule-fantasy-football
Over the last few seasons, the&nbsp;NFL has transitioned into&nbsp;a pass-first&nbsp;league in part due to rule changes allowing less contact between defensive backs and wide receivers.&nbsp;The&nbsp;change in offensive philosophy&nbsp;has resulted in some believing that&nbsp;the fantasy value of qu2015-08-23 13:39:158/22: NFL Spin Zone- San Francisco 49ers: Is Carlos Hyde ready to carry the load?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/22/san-francisco-49ers-carlos-hyde-ready-carry-load/
It may seem like a long time ago, but the San Francisco 49ers were legitimate title contenders just two seasons ago. Also on NFL Spin Zone: Who is the greatest running back of all-time? The 2014 season was a real disappointment for the 49ers, who believed that they were still an elite team in ...2015-08-22 15:38:148/22: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Four reasons to watch versus the Broncoshttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/22/houston-texans-four-reasons-to-watch-versus-the-broncos/
The Denver Broncos are coming to town tonight to face off with the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and while we never need a reason to watch football, there are always certain things to pay extra attention to when it comes to your favorite team during the preseason. Famili...2015-08-22 13:37:598/22: Real Ball Insiders- 2015 NFL Divisonal Predictionshttp://www.realballinsiders.com/2015-nfl-divisonal-predictions/
For some time now, I&#8217;ve kinda discovered that I love to just rank things, and give my own predictions. Now that can be said about various different things. Whether it be someone telling me to &#8216;rank your favorite Star Wars movies from worst to best&#8217; or something like &#8216;rank you2015-08-22 10:41:058/22: House of Houston- Texans Vs. Broncos: Preseason Week 2 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/?p=45052
The Houston Texans have another date that been set...and they better not be late. This week, they face the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos as the team enters its second preseason game in as many weeks. The team looks to keep their undefeated preseason record intact after soundly defeating th...2015-08-22 09:37:588/22: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 10 Teams, 1st Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/22/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-10-teams-1st-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-22 01:36:028/21: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Injury Re-Up: What&#8217;s Going on With Foster, Funchess, Spiller & Morehttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/08/21/injury-re-up-whats-going-on-with-foster-funchess-spiller-more/
Seems likeÂ every timeÂ you turn on Sportscenter or check Twitter there&#8217;s more news flashing across the screen about big name playersÂ getting injured. It&#8217;s the nature of the sport. And that&#8217;s why you don&#8217;t draft before the preseason wraps up. Without a doubt, there&#8217;s s2015-08-21 17:39:478/21: House of Houston- Texans Vs. Broncos: Preseason Week 2: What To Look Forhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/21/texans-vs-broncos-preseason-week-2-what-to-look-for/
The Houston Texans have another date that been set...and they better not be late. This week, they face the Peyton Manning-led Denver Broncos as the team enters its second preseason game in as many weeks. The team looks to keep their undefeated preseason record intact after soundly defeating th...2015-08-21 14:37:098/21: Golden Gate Sports- 3 Things to Watch For In The Next San Francisco 49ers' Preseason Gamehttp://goldengatesports.com/?p=75219
The San Francisco 49ers head into this weekend&#039;s preseason match up against the Dallas Cowboys looking to improve upon many things they did right last week in a 23-10 loss to the Houston Texans. They began the Jim Tomsula era with a loss, but at least it was in a game that doesn&#039;t actually2015-08-21 12:40:048/21: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Alfred Blue's 2015 fantasy football valuehttp://torotimes.com/?p=46031
Arian Foster is out. Whether we want to believe it or not, we all have to come to terms with the fact that the Houston Texans Pro-Bowl running back is going to miss a solid amount of time with a groin injury. It&#039;s tough to know how much time he will miss at this point, but it could be as muc...2015-08-21 09:38:458/21: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 9th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/21/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-9th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-21 01:36:078/20: Moxyball.com- FanDuel & DraftKings Week 1 NFL DFS Picks: VALUE PLAYShttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nfl/2015/08/20/fanduel-draftkings-week-1-nfl-dfs-picks-value-plays/
FanDuel Week 1 NFL DFS ValueÂ Picks &#38; Plays. Taking a closer look at the emerging value plays for both cash games and GPPs in week 1 of the FanDuel and DraftKings fantasy football season. Weâre still a few weeks from the start of the NFL season, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we have to wait to t2015-08-20 09:38:598/19: SFBay- Value fantasy football running backshttp://sfbay.ca/2015/08/19/value-fantasy-football-running-backs/
The top 10 value fantasy football running backs2015-08-19 17:38:088/19: Baller Mind Frame- Fantasy Football: Top 10 Running Backs To Targethttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/08/17/fantasy-football-top-ten-running-backs-target/
FANTASY FOOTBALL: Top 20 By Position List &#124; Top QBs to Target &#124; Top RBs to Target &#124; Top WRs to Target &#124; Top TEs to Target &#124; Top Ks to Target &#124; Top Team D/STs to Target &#124; Sleepers &#124; Don&#8217;t Drafts &#124; Rookies With the NFL preseason officially underway, f2015-08-19 14:39:058/19: NFL Spin Zone- 3 Takeaways from "Hard Knocks" - Part IIhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/19/3-takeaways-hard-knocks-part-ii/
The second episode of &#34;Hard Knocks&#34; aired on HBO last night, and while it wasn&#039;t quite as fast-paced as the season premiere, there is still plenty of stuff to discuss. With that in mind, here are our three takeaways from last night&#039;s show. Be sure to check out our takeaways from ..2015-08-19 13:38:188/19: NFL Spin Zone- 3 Takeaways from "Hard Knocks" - Part IIhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=105432
The second episode of &#34;Hard Knocks&#34; aired on HBO last night, and while it wasn&#039;t quite as fast-paced as the season premiere, there is still plenty of stuff to discuss. With that in mind, here are our three takeaways from last night&#039;s show. Be sure to check out our takeaways from ..2015-08-19 12:38:268/19: House of Houston- Texans: Lock Up Brandon Brooks Long-Term?http://houseofhouston.com/?p=45019
It&#039;s now time to transition to Week 2 of the preseason for the Houston Texans&#33; Let me tell you, they haven&#039;t disappointed so far and although they&#039;re far from perfect, it seems that this team is primed for a nice run during the season. I continue to worry about how the running g..2015-08-19 11:36:508/19: NFL Spin Zone- Fantasy Football: 5 Bargain Running Backshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/19/fantasy-football-5-bargain-running-backs/
It&#8217;s that time of the year when it comes to the National Football League. It&#8217;s even more that time of the year when it comes to picking the right players for your fantasy team. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Top 20 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks We are here to help. Hence we will take a look...2015-08-19 09:38:318/18: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 10th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/18/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-10th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-18 20:36:258/18: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Top 25 players of all-timehttp://torotimes.com/?p=45866
The Houston Texans Texans were an expansion team in 2002, after the original Houston franchise moved to Tennessee, and eventually became the Tennessee Titans. Since their inaugural season, Houston has had some highs and lows which have included a top overall selection at quarterback as well as the t2015-08-18 12:38:138/17: The Backup Punter- 2015 Fantasy Football: Top-30 RBs and sleepershttp://thebackuppunter.com/2015/08/17/2015-fantasy-football-top-30-rbs-and-sleepers/
Fantasy Football season is just around the corner and at The Backup Punter, that means the real fun is about to begin. Last week we brought you our top-15 quarterback rankings in Episode 19 of the podcast, and this time around, we&#8217;re talking running backs. We rank the top-30 running backs avai2015-08-17 19:38:468/17: Real Ball Insiders- Texans&#8217; Defense Better Than Advertisedhttp://www.realballinsiders.com/texans-defense-better-than-advertised/
I spent part of last week at the Texans&#8217; training camp, and learned a few things while I was there. One, Houston traffic has got to be the worst thing ever. Two, the Houston Texans defense is good, insanely good. J.J. Watt, we all know isn&#8217;t human, so the Texans have that advantage, but 2015-08-17 14:40:008/17: Moxyball.com- I Worship at the Church of #zerorbhttp://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/draft-kit/2015/08/17/worship-church-zerorb/
I fully subscribe to the &#8216;zero running back&#8217; strategy when it comes to fantasy football. So, I have struggled for years with fantasy football. Some years go great; others, not so much. I prefer to think that I&#8217;m reasonably intelligent, but not that much smarter than the next guy, b2015-08-17 13:39:018/17: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Who Would You Rather Have - Melvin Gordon or T.J. Yeldonhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/08/Fantasy-Football-Melvin-Gordon-TJ-Yeldon.html
The&nbsp;RB position saw&nbsp;Le'Veon Bell, DeMarco Murray, Matt Forte and&nbsp;Marshawn Lynch&nbsp;score 200+ fantasy points in our .5&nbsp;PPR league last season.&nbsp; Arian Foster and Eddie Lacy were the only others to break 175 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamaal Charles and Justin Forsett&nbsp2015-08-17 13:35:568/17: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans can make it work at QB if running game steps uphttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=105205
Houston Texans head coach Bill O&#039;Brien led his team to a 9-7 finish last season that nobody could have seen coming after the team&#039;s worst-overall finish in the 2013 season, but he has his work cut out for him when it comes to having an encore performance. Not only is the Texans schedule mo2015-08-17 12:37:508/17: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five players whose stock fell following Preseason Week 1http://torotimes.com/2015/08/17/houston-texans-five-players-whose-stock-fell-preseason-1/
The Houston Texans had several players show up on film in their first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. And while a lot of players impressed in the 23-10 victory, there were those who failed to live up to the hype they were creating in practice leading up to the game. Here is a look at2015-08-17 11:37:478/17: KC Kingdom- Kansas City Chiefs: Third Time Is A Charmhttp://kckingdom.com/?p=60420
The Kansas City Chiefs haven&#039;t won the AFC West since 2010. 2015 could be the year that that changes though, as a lot has changed since then for the organization. The changes were made to the Chiefs&#039; organization after a historically bad season in 2012 that saw the Chiefs go 2-14, own the.2015-08-17 10:37:278/16: Toro Times- Texans vs. 49ers: Preseason Week 1 Recaphttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/16/texans-vs-49ers-preseason-week-1-recap/
It&#8217;s safe to say we have a serious quarterback competition on our hands folks. All three quarterbacks shined against the 49ers in their first live action of the 2015 campaign. Yes, I said three. Tom Savage may have certified himself as someone to keep an eye on in the very near fu...2015-08-16 14:37:278/16: Toro Times- Texans vs. 49ers: Preseason Week 1 Recaphttp://torotimes.com/?p=45801
It&#8217;s safe to say we have a serious quarterback competition on our hands folks. All three quarterbacks shined against the 49ers in their first live action of the 2015 campaign. Yes, I said three. Tom Savage may have certified himself as someone to keep an eye on in the very near fu...2015-08-16 13:37:388/16: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 5th Pick, 2-QB Leaguehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/16/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-5th-pick-2-qb-league.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-16 12:36:058/16: Moxyball.com- Winning The Flex: A Primer on 4th-6th Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks Part 3http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/2015/08/16/winning-flex-primer-4th-6th-round-fantasy-football-draft-picks-part-3/
They are numerous ways to strategize your first three picks. From âfirst three RBsâ to âzero running backsâ âAntonio Brown or Rob Gronkowski in the first and everything in between. But letâs face it, after the first three rounds of a 12 team standard draft, every team looks great on pape2015-08-16 09:38:438/15: Toro Times- Houston Texans trail 49ers at the halfhttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/15/houston-texans-trail-49ers-at-the-half/
The first half of action is in the book for the Houston Texans as they host the San Francisco 49ers. The Texans looked good early as quarterback Brian Hoyer hit wide out Cecil Shorts III for a 58 yard score in the first quarter. Houston then took advantage of the new extra point rules which allow...2015-08-15 22:38:068/15: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Five reasons to watch versus the 49ershttp://torotimes.com/?p=45750
The preseason is great because it means football is finally back&#33; Yet, there are times when the games can be a little tough to watch as teams experiment with players at new positions, new play calls and formations, etc. The announcers of these games do nothing to help build excitement as they fo2015-08-15 16:37:498/15: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 2nd Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/15/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-2nd-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-15 14:36:158/15: House of Houston- Texans Vs. Niners: Preseason Week 1 Injury Reporthttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/15/texans-vs-niners-preseason-week-1-injury-report/
I can&#039;t believe it... We&#039;ve approached 365 days since the start of last season which, of course, always starts with the preseason&#33; Yes, it&#039;s here and within hours we&#039;ll be immersed into what is the madness of an NFL melodrama that will play out for the next couple of months..2015-08-15 13:36:458/15: NFL Spin Zone- Cleveland Browns: Is Johnny 'Money' Manziel Gone For Good?http://nflspinzone.com/?p=104928
In his first 2015 preseason outing, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel had, in the words of his coach a &#34;pretty solid&#34; game. On his second possession, Manziel completed a pair of passes before scrambling for a 12-yard touchdown. After the score, he celebrated with a subtle fist-pu..2015-08-15 11:38:138/15: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: 3 Things to Watch Against 49ershttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=104939
The Houston Texans officially kick off their 2015 season tonight against the San Francisco 49ers. Well, I should say, they officially kick off their 2015 preseason. The games are sloppy, the starters barely play, and the games seem like they drag on forever. Still - football is football. The Texans 2015-08-15 10:38:028/15: Toro Times- Houston Texans game day preview vs. 49ershttp://torotimes.com/?p=45742
It feels like a holiday to most of us as we are finally able to watch our favorite team play in a real game, rather than settling for little clips from practice and reading from other observers. Tonight at 7 p.m. the Houston Texans will kick off their 2015 season with their preseason matchup against2015-08-15 09:37:478/14: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: 3 Takeaways from "Hard Knocks" Premierehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/14/houston-texans-3-takeaways-hard-knocks-premiere/
The latest season of HBO&#039;s &#34;Hard Knocks&#34; debuted last Tuesday night and provided plenty of insight into the inner workings of the Houston Texans. Here are three things we learned. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Where Does Hopkins Rank Among Best WRs? 1) J.J. Watt is the best player in the N...2015-08-14 15:37:568/14: House of Houston- Preseason Week 1: Texans Vs. Niners: What To Look Forhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/14/preseason-week-1-texans-vs-niners-what-to-look-for/
The NFL season is back&#33; It was near the end of December the last time I did a write-up similar to this one&#33; A lot has also changed with this Houston Texans team but I certainly hope that it&#039;s for the better. They&#039;re currently the headliner for HBO&#039;s Hard Knocks the networ...2015-08-14 14:36:418/14: Moxyball.com- FanDuel Week 1 NFL Expert DFS Picks: The Week 1 Lineup Rundownhttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nfl/2015/08/14/fanduel-week-1-nfl-expert-dfs-picks-the-week-1-lineup-rundown/
FanDuel Week 1 NFL DFS Expert Picks:Â Jared&#8217;s look at the inaugural weekly fantasy football landscape and how to build the best possible lineup to win. You may have caught this article over at goingfor2.com, where I shared this as a guest post.Â Just in case you didn&#8217;t stumble across it2015-08-14 12:39:358/14: Toro Times- Texans - 49ers Preview: FanSided editor Q&amp;A part 2http://torotimes.com/?p=45709
Yesterday I posted Douglas Totten&#039;s answers as I quizzed the Niners Noise editor on what his take was on the upcoming San Francisco game for the Houston Texans. Today it is Doug&#039;s turn to give yours truly the third degree as he asks me my opinion on all his burning questions heading toward2015-08-14 12:38:178/14: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 16 Teams, 13th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/14/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-16-teams-13th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-14 05:36:498/13: Toro Times- Texans - 49ers Preview: FanSided editor Q&amp;A - part 1http://torotimes.com/2015/08/13/texans-49ers-preview-qa/
I had the pleasure of speaking with Douglas Totten, the editor of Niner Noise, the great site dedicated to the Houston Texan&#039;s first preseason opponent the San Francisco 49ers. Doug and I shared our thoughts about what each of us expects to happen this weekend. First up, the questions I aske...2015-08-13 18:38:118/13: NFL Spin Zone- Jacksonville Jaguars: If...And...But for 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/13/jacksonville-jaguars-if-and-but-for-2015/
We continue the back half of our team previews for the upcoming NFL season. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE: Who are the Jaguars 5 Most Important Players? We have already taken a look at the entire AFC East and AFC North, as well as the NFC East and NFC North, and have added the Indianapolis Colts, Carolina...2015-08-13 13:38:018/12: Toro Times- Houston Texans: First depth chart lists starting quarterback as...http://torotimes.com/?p=45652
The Houston Texans released their first official depth chart of training camp and all eyes immediately should head to the quarterback position to see who the starter will be. Would it be the strong-armed fan favorite Ryan Mallett, or the &#34;game manager&#34; Brian Hoyer? And the answer to...2015-08-12 12:39:528/12: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Who Would You Rather Have - DeAndre Hopkins or Brandon Marshallhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/08/Fantasy-Football-DeAndre-Hopkins-Brandon-Marshall.html
Last season, in our 14 team .5 PPR fantasy football league, there were 12 WRs that put up 150 fantasy points. That group was of course led by Antonio Brown (239.45), Dez Bryant, Demarius Thomas and Jordy Nelson, who each put up 200+ points. The WR2 grouping featured players that were separate2015-08-12 11:38:118/12: Cleveland Sports Zone- Cleveland Browns Should Consider These 3 Free Agent Running Backs Before Ray Ricehttp://www.clevelandsportszone.com/cleveland-browns-should-consider-these-3-free-agent-running-backs-before-ray-rice/
Cleveland Browns running backs coach, Wilbert Montgomery, made waves this week when he had some harsh words for his unit in regard to none of them wanting to be the guy. On Tuesday afternoon, more fuel was added to that fire, as a Sports Illustrated report surfaced that the Cleveland Browns have had2015-08-12 07:41:098/11: Russell Street Report- Which Raven to Stash in Fantasy Footballhttp://russellstreetreport.com/2015/08/11/fantasy/which-raven-stash-lorenzo-taliaferro/
The Best Players to Stash in Fantasy Football From the AFC North Which Raven can you take late in a fantasy football league draft who could make an impact for your team? Aaron Watson of numberFire thinks that Lorenzo Taliaferro &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;
The post Which Raven to Stash in Fantas2015-08-11 15:41:528/11: Toro Times- Houston Texans: These three areas must improve in 2015http://torotimes.com/?p=45614
Houston Texans head coach Bill O&#039;Brien enters his second season at the helm for the Texans and looks to improve the team even further after their 9-7 finish in 2014. Complacency can be the biggest obstacle to improvement, and thus far O&#039;Brien has been anything but complacent. He and...2015-08-11 09:39:578/11: KC Kingdom- Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Top 15 To Target In 2015http://kckingdom.com/2015/08/10/fantasy-football-wide-receivers-top-15-to-target-in-2015/
This group of fantasy football wide receivers for 2015 is an impressive one. Everyone needs at least one of these studs on their roster. Fantasy Football season is finally upon us as August is rolling around and the NFL season is just over four weeks away from opening night kickoff. Fantasy Foot...2015-08-11 09:39:218/11: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 4th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/11/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-4th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-11 08:38:168/11: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Average Draft Position (ADP) Weekly Movement: August 11th Updatehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/11/2015-fantasy-football-average-draft-position-adp-weekly-movement.html
Every Monday this offseason (although a Tuesday this week due to some traveling), we post an update in players that have had the biggest moves â both up and down â in fantasy football average draft position (ADP) from the previous week.
With this information, we can get a better sen2015-08-11 07:38:098/10: EndZone Score- The Houston Texans could use a bounce back seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/decline-houston-texans/23339
The years 2011 and 2012 were memorable ones for Houston Texans fans. The Texans drafted superstar defensive end J.J. Watt, made back-to-back playoff appearances and everything was looking up. Then, things began to unravel. Superstar undrafted running back, Arian Foster began his decline after injury2015-08-10 17:41:018/10: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Bold Predictions: AFC South Editionhttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/08/10/bold-predictions-afc-south-edition/
âYou have to take your own bold approach, and if you do you will be rewarded with success. Or calamitous failure. That can happen too.â In these columns, I&#8217;m running through all 32 NFL teams and making a bold fantasy football and/or statistical prediction for each one. When January comes a2015-08-10 16:41:388/10: KC Kingdom- Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Top 15 To Target In 2015http://kckingdom.com/?p=59428
This group of fantasy football wide receivers for 2015 is an impressive one. Everyone needs at least one of these studs on their roster. Fantasy Football season is finally upon us as August is rolling around and the NFL season is just over four weeks away from opening night kickoff. Fantasy Foot...2015-08-10 05:41:178/8: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, 11th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/08/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-11th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-08 22:39:148/8: Toro Times- Arian Foster might be back sooner than expectedhttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/08/arian-foster-groin-injury/
Last week, Arian Foster left the very first padded practice on a cart with a groin injury. This news wasn&#039;t surprising given his long soft tissue injury history but that doesn&#039;t make it any easier on a team that decided to not find an adequate backup running back. Houston Texans Owner Bob 2015-08-08 19:39:538/8: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Who Will Be Fantasy Relevant In 2015?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/08/houston-texans-will-fantasy-relevant-2015/
The Houston Texans offensive questions for the 2015 season certainly make them a bit of a liability for fantasy football enthusiasts. With almost all of fantasy football reliant on pure offensive production, the fact that it is very unclear what the Houston offense will look like this year makes it 2015-08-08 11:39:508/8: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NFL Week 1 DFS: An Early Look at the Top Plays, Values, and Who to Avoidhttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-sports-dfs-lineup/fanduel-nfl/2015/08/08/fanduel-nfl-week-1-dfs-early-look-top-plays-values-avoid/
FanDuel NFL Week 1 DFS: An Early Look at the Top Plays, Values, and Who to Avoid for your FanDuel Week 1 Lineup Hey guys, Geoff Lambert here from GoingFor2.com. Jared and I decided to come together and do some guest blogging to give our readers a fresh perspective on NFL DFS. Hopefully this can beco2015-08-08 06:40:258/7: Toro Times- Arian Foster: Surgery done, hopes to return in three monthshttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/07/arian-foster-surgery-done-hopes-to-return-in-three-months/
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster had surgery Friday to repair a groin muscle that he injured Monday night during the first padded practice of training camp.According to Tania Ganguli of ESPN the muscle tear was so bad that it had actually separated from the bone. Texans running back Arian F.2015-08-07 20:40:198/7: NFL Spin Zone- Denver Broncos: Avoid Montee Ball In Fantasy Football At All Costshttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=103715
Montee Ball likely spent his best football playing days in college and should be avoided in all fantasy football drafts. ALSO ON SPIN ZONE:Which Broncos Are Among NFL&#039;s Most Important Players? Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak understands that you need two good running backs in today&#38;..2015-08-07 12:40:298/7: FFLockerRoom- 2015 NFL Fantasy Football Injury Report: Can Arian Foster Still be Trusted?http://fflockerroom.com/2015/08/07/2015-nfl-fantasy-football-injury-report-can-arian-foster-still-be-trusted/
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Injury ReportsTags: Alfred BlueArian FosterChris PolkFantasy FootballGroinHouston TexansInjury ReportNFLNFL NewsRunning BacksHouston Texans&#8217; RBÂ Arian FosterÂ will undergo groin surgery in Ph2015-08-07 12:38:378/7: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes making the case to pass on new running backhttp://torotimes.com/?p=45518
The Houston Texans lost starting running back Arian Foster to a goring injury, and amidst the news he could miss half the season the Texans have been linked to several free agents at the position. The Texans did host running back Pierre Thomas this week, but the sides were unable to agree upo...2015-08-07 11:40:018/7: EndZone Score- Six NFL teams that will sink or swim with their quarterback situationshttp://www.endzonescore.com/six-nfl-teams-sink-swim-2015-new-york-jets-buffalo-bills-geno-smith/23022
Throughout the NFL there are teams that have their quarterback situations figured out, then there are those who don&#8217;t&#8230; I&#8217;m going to give you six teams who I feel will sink or swim this season. We&#8217;re going to start with the Jacksonville Jaguars and second year quarterback Blak2015-08-07 09:41:498/6: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 14 Teams, 5th Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/06/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-14-teams-5th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-08-06 21:39:088/6: EndZone Score- Houston Texans running back optionshttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-running-back-options/22983
Injuries can make or break a season for an NFL team, especially when key players go down with significant injuries that cause them to miss considerable time from the gridiron. Just ask the Houston Texans who watched running back Arian Foster limp of the practice field earlier this week with a groin 2015-08-06 19:40:398/6: NFL Spin Zone- C.J. Anderson 2015 Fantasy Football Projectionhttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/06/c-j-anderson-2015-fantasy-football-projection/
The Denver Broncos have some intriguing depth at the running back position in Montee Ball, Juwan Thompson, and change-of-pace guy Ronnie Hillman, but it&#039;s clear that C.J. Anderson is the best back on the roster. In 179 carries and 34 receptions last season, Anderson looked dominant, and he has 2015-08-06 15:40:268/6: House of Houston- Don't Expect The Texans To Sign Ray Ricehttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/06/dont-expect-the-texans-to-sign-ray-rice/
The Houston Texans aren&#039;t expected to pursue former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, according to Aaron Wilson (Houston Chronicle). Former Pro Bowl RB Ray Rice unlikely to be option for Texans at this time, sources say: http://t.co/qyaO6LYulH &#8212; Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) A...2015-08-06 13:38:598/6: NFL Spin Zone- 2015 NFL Predictions: NFL Playoffs March Madness Round 4http://nflspinzone.com/?p=103601
Round 4 of our NFL Playoffs March Madness tournament features the Indianapolis Colts&#039; division. Anyone can make 2015 NFL predictions, so we took all 32 teams and re-created March Madness. Its the NFL Playoffs March Madness style, until one team is champion. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in to2015-08-06 12:40:098/6: Toro Times- Who Should the Texans Pursue at Running Back?http://torotimes.com/2015/08/06/who-should-the-texans-pursue-at-running-back/
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster has suffered yet another devastating injury. The news comes at possibly the worst time, as the Texans are gearing up for pre-season competition and just flew into Richmond for joint practices with the Washington Redskins. Who is left out there at runnin...2015-08-06 09:41:208/6: Big Easy Believer- Saints RB Khiry Robinson Will Be a "Secret" Weapon in 2015http://bigeasybeliever.com/2015/08/05/saints-rb-robinson-will-be-a-secret-weapon-in-2015/
One player that is very quietly having a great Training Camp so far but no one is talking about?3rd year RB Khiry Robinson. Robinson onceagainhad a good practice on Monday, but the problem is that he has suddenly gotten &#34;lost in the shuffle&#34;behind fellow RB&#039;s C.J. Spiller and Mark ...2015-08-06 05:40:228/5: Dawg Pound Daily- 5 ways the Browns can make the postseason in 2015http://dawgpounddaily.com/2015/08/05/5-ways-the-browns-can-make-the-postseason-in-2015/
We all know this Cleveland Browns roster isn&#039;t far away from being a playoff contender. Most likely, this will be yet another bridge year until they find their franchise quarterback. With a team built around an excellent offensive line, and one of the league&#039;s best secondary, if the...2015-08-05 21:39:538/5: House of Houston- New Report: Pierre Thomas Won't Sign With Texanshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/05/report-pierre-thomas-wont-sign-texans/
The Houston Texans and free agent RBPierre Thomashave not agreed to a deal, according to his agent Lamont Smith. #NFL Pierre Thomas had a great visit and work out with texans, unfortunately we were unable to agree on terms. &#8212; Lamont Smith (@CLamontSmith) August 5, 2015 Pierre Thomas, 30, ...2015-08-05 21:38:578/5: Toro Times- Arian Foster: Surgery Friday, most likely headed to short-term IRhttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/05/arian-foster-surgery-friday-most-likely-headed-to-short-term-ir/
While Houston Texans head coach Bill O&#039;Brien has been saying evaluation will continue, ESPN is now reporting that running back Arian Foster will undergo surgery on Friday to repair his injured groin. The major sports outlet is not the only place where you can find reports that most of Foster...2015-08-05 18:39:578/5: Fueled By Sports- Arian Foster to be placed on short term injured reservehttp://fueledbysports.com/arian-foster-to-be-placed-on-short-term-injured-reserve/
View image &#124; gettyimages.com Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will need surgery after suffering a groin injury. The Houston star will be placed on the short term injured reserve with the designation to return before the regular season, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.2015-08-05 16:42:058/5: Titan Sized- Tennessee Titans: Five Keys To Successful 2015http://titansized.com/2015/08/05/tennessee-titans-five-keys-to-successful-2015/
Obviously, when you are a 2-14 team as the Tennessee Titans were in 2014, almost any improvement can be viewed as asuccess, but I feel like this team can get to at least 6-10 in 2015 and 8-8 is not out of the realm of possibility. More at Titan Sized: Training camp ball security proves difference...2015-08-05 15:39:528/5: House of Houston- Arian Foster To Undergo Surgery On Fridayhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/05/arian-foster-to-undergo-surgery-on-friday/
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will undergo surgery on Friday, according to Adam Schefter (ESPN). Texans RB Arian Foster will undergo groin surgery in Philadelphia on Friday, source told ESPN. &#8212; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2015 Foster initially hurt his groin early i...2015-08-05 15:38:468/5: Toro Times- Kenny Hilliard: Opportunity is there for the young running backhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44898
Opportunity knocks only so often, and when it does, you better be ready to answer. Houston Texans running back Arian Foster knows this all too well as he found himself with an opportunity to impress the coaching staff in 2010 when his number was called. The Texans had traded up in the second ...2015-08-05 14:39:538/5: House of Houston- New Report: Pierre Thomas Won't Sign With Texanshttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/05/new-report-pierre-thomas-wont-sign-with-texans/
The Houston Texans and free agent RBPierre Thomashave not agreed to a deal, according to his agent Lamont Smith. #NFL Pierre Thomas had a great visit and work out with texans, unfortunately we were unable to agree on terms. &#8212; Lamont Smith (@CLamontSmith) August 5, 2015 Pierre Thomas, 30, ...2015-08-05 13:39:108/5: Who Dat Dish- Report: Former Saints running back great Pierre Thomas to sign with Texanshttp://whodatdish.com/2015/08/05/report-former-saints-running-back-great-pierre-thomas-to-sign-with-texans/
According to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post, running back Pierre Thomas, a former staple in the New Orleans Saints offense, will be signed by the Houston Texans. Texans plan to sign running back Pierre Thomas following successful tryout today per sources also worked out Ben Malena and...2015-08-05 12:40:308/5: House of Houston- Report: Texans To Sign Pierre Thomashttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/05/texans-to-sign-pierre-thomas/
The Houston Texans have signed RB Pierre Thomas to a deal, according to Aaron Wilson (Houston Chronicle). Texans plan to sign running back Pierre Thomas following successful tryout today per sources also worked out Ben Malena and Joe McKnight &#8212; Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 5, 201...2015-08-05 12:38:568/5: Toro Times- Ray Rice: Hard Knocks gold, but Texans should passhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44923
In the wake of the news that the Houston Texans may need a running back for several games this year, there were several names thrown out as possible free agent targets. The most recognizable name being former Raven running back Ray Rice. The first thought on Rice is he would be too much of a ...2015-08-05 11:39:478/5: Toro Times- Houston Texans: What to expect in 2015 without Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44914
Yesterday, one of the worst fears of the Houston Texans and their fanbase materializedwith the injury of star running back Arian Foster. Foster has been the key center point of the Texans&#039; offense for the past few seasons, but has dealt with injury every year since his breakout season in 201...2015-08-05 09:39:518/5: House of Houston- Texans Looking At Other RB Options Along With Pierre Thomashttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/05/texans-looking-at-other-rb-options-along-with-pierre-thomas/
We know the Houston Texans are looking at Pierre Thomas as an option at running back but he&#039;ll have some company with him when they all visit on Wednesday. Texans are bringing in RBs Pierre Thomas, Ben Malena and Joe McKnight for tryouts. Hope to sign Thomas. &#8212; John McClain (@McClain_...2015-08-05 09:38:528/5: FFLockerRoom- Texans searching for Arian Foster substitutehttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/08/05/texans-searching-for-arian-foster-substitute/
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NFL News FeedTags: Alfred BlueArian FosterChris JohnsonChris PolkHouston TexansJonathan GrimesRay RiceSteven JacksonWith Houston Texans RB Arian Foster possibly requiring surgery after suffering what&#8217;s being reported to us as a &#8220;2015-08-05 09:38:148/5: Zoneblitz.com- Fostering hopes of replacing Fosterhttp://www.zoneblitz.com/2015/08/05/fostering-hopes-replacing-foster/
We didnât even make it out of the first week of NFL training camps without our first major injury. Houston Texans star Arian Foster suffered a significant groin injury on during the clubâs first practice with pads. Word is that heâll need surgery and will end up on the IR/designated to return,2015-08-05 08:41:538/5: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Pierre Thomas makes plenty of sensehttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/08/05/houston-texans-pierre-thomas-makes-plenty-of-sense/
Houston Texans elite running back Arian Foster looks ticketed for a trip to the short-term injured reserve after suffering a major groin injury during the team&#039;s first fully padded practices of training camp, so naturally the focus has turned to the pile of free agent options available. Plenty 2015-08-05 08:40:188/5: Musket Fire- Three Reasons Why the New England Patriots Will Return to the Super Bowlhttp://musketfire.com/?p=55958
As the New England Patriots continue with their first week of training camp, the team is working in a number of players from the NFI (non-football injury), PUP (physically unable to perform) and those recovering from offseason surgery as they ready for 2015. Injuries are already making headlines aro2015-08-05 06:40:488/4: EndZone Score- Pierre Thomas converses with the Houston Texanshttp://www.endzonescore.com/pierre-thomas-converses-with-the-houston-texans/22830
&#160; With the news coming down earlier on Tuesday of the Arian Foster injury as reported by Endzone Score&#8216;s Cameron Doherty, the Houston Texans will begin to look for help startingÂ with Pierre Thomas. The former New Orleans Saints running back has been out of work since his departure from t2015-08-04 23:40:388/4: Toro Times- Houston Texans poll: Ben Tate the answer at running back?http://torotimes.com/?p=44873
All of a sudden a season with some positivity surrounding it is looking mighty bleak. The Houston Texans saw their first big name player go down with an injury as running back Arian Foster suffered a groin injury Monday night. It was then reported that Foster would most likely need surgery an...2015-08-04 20:39:498/4: Horseshoe Heroes- Colts Camp: Notes From Tuesday's Practicehttp://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/08/04/colts-camp-notes-from-tuesdays-practice/
The Indianapolis Colts held their third open practice of training camp Tuesday afternoon. The team was on the practice field today and a number of veterans had the day off. The notable players taking a day of rest included Andre Johnson, Vontae Davis, D&#039;Qwell Jackson, and Bjoern Werner all h...2015-08-04 19:40:048/4: House of Houston- Texans To Bring In Pierre Thomas For A Visithttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/04/texans-to-bring-in-pierre-thomas-for-a-visit/
The Houston Texans will bring in free agent RB Pierre Thomas for a visit, according to Rand Getlin (NFL Network). RB Pierre Thomas is on his way to visit the #Texans, a source says. Plan is for him to workout for the team tomorrow. &#8212; Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) August 4, 2015 Pierre Thomas...2015-08-04 19:39:018/4: FFLockerRoom- Who is Houstonâs number two receiver?http://fflockerroom.com/2015/08/04/who-is-houstons-number-two-receiver/
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NFL News FeedTags: Houston TexansNate WashingtonIt is well known the DeAndre Hopkins is the Texan&#8217;s clear cut number one guy at receiver, but who is winning the race behind him? Cecil Shorts, Nate Washington, and Jaelen Strong are all 2015-08-04 19:38:258/4: EDSFootball- Arian Foster needs groin surgery, likely to go on short-term IRhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/04/arian-foster-needs-groin-surgery-likely-to-go-on-short-term-ir.html
No team rushed more times than the Houston Texans (551 carries) last season, but they will be without their workhorse back for a significant portion of the 2015 NFL season.
Per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Arian Foster will need surgery on his "severe" groin injury that he su2015-08-04 18:38:098/4: EndZone Score- Ray Rice an option for the Houston Texans?http://www.endzonescore.com/ray-rice-an-option-for-the-houston-texans/22794
Ray Rice has been looking for a second chance. To this point, there hasn&#8217;t been much interest. But things can change. Injuries occur. Openings are created. Mistakes are forgiven. With the news that Houston Texans&#8217; running back Arian Foster may have suffered a serious groin injury in prac2015-08-04 16:41:248/4: Toro Times- Alan Bonner: Who is this Houston Texan?http://torotimes.com/?p=44838
The Texans initial days of training camp have had some of the regular names pop up and get noticed by those watching the practices. Receiver DeAndre Hopkins, defensive end J.J. Watt, linebacker Brian Cushing and running back Arian Foster are the usual suspects making plays early on. Then ther...2015-08-04 16:40:378/4: FFLockerRoom- Arian Foster injured, may require surgeryhttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/08/04/arian-foster-injured-may-require-surgery/
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NFL News FeedTags: #NFLFantasyfootballHouston Texans running back Arian Foster left the field yesterday with a groin injury. Word going around now is the injury is more serious than originally thought and that Foster might require surgery. I2015-08-04 16:38:528/4: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Arian Foster Watch - Groin Injury Could Require Surgeryhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/08/Arian-Foster-Injury.html
View image | gettyimages.comThe Houston Texans may have to start the season without RB Arian Foster, after he suffered a groin injury at practice.&nbsp; Foster has been injury prone his entire career, He missed 3 games last season after missing 8 games in 2013.&nbsp; He has only scored 9 rushing to2015-08-04 14:38:118/4: House of Houston- Texans: Arian Foster Suffered Groin Injury At Practicehttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/08/04/texans-arian-foster-suffered-groin-injury-at-practice/
Houston Texans starting RB Arian Foster suffered a groin injury last night, according to Tania Ganguli (ESPN). Arian Foster suffered a groin injury last night at the #Texans first fully padded practice, sources say. &#8212; Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) August 4, 2015 Arian Foster&#039;s groi...2015-08-04 13:40:058/4: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Mallett, Hoyer both look comfortable with first teamhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44824
To this point in training camp both quarterbacks,Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer have had opportunities to play with the first teams for the Houston Texans. Both came away with positive reviews overall despite flaws from each player. The flaws are to be expected in the early going, but when talk...2015-08-04 12:40:158/3: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Predicted starters after first weekend of camphttp://torotimes.com/?p=44788
The first weekend of training camp is in the books and the first impressions have been made by members of the 2015 version of the Houston Texans. Players like receivers Uzoma Nwachukwu and Alan Bonner have impressed early with their hands. Other players like receiver/returner Chandler Worthy ...2015-08-03 14:41:328/3: We Talk Fantasy Sports- CBS Fantasy Football ADP Mock Draft http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/08/ADP-Mock-Draft-CBS.html
Average Draft Position is important to remember when you enter your fantasy football drafts this summer. If you do you homework, you will know which players are being undervalued and who is being overvalued, as well as the same for certain positions.&nbsp; Two weeks ago we looked at Yahoo's ADP&nbsp2015-08-03 13:38:468/3: Toro Times- Mike Mohamed showing up early in training camphttp://torotimes.com/?p=44757
The Houston Texans saw something they really liked in middle linebacker Bernardrick McKinney from Mississippis State while scouting for the 2015 NFL Draft. They were sold on him enough to give the Cleveland Browns a fourth and sixth round selection in order to swap their 51st overall pick for the Br2015-08-03 09:40:048/2: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Projections: Houston Texanshttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/08/02/2015-fantasy-football-projections-houston-texans.html
In addition to viewing our 2015 Fantasy Football Projections by position, we have posted our preseason projections per team.
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PlayerComp.Att.YardsTDINTRus2015-08-02 21:38:058/2: The Sports Quotient- 2015 Division Series Preview: AFC Southhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/8/2/2015-division-series-preview-afc-south
This is part three&nbsp;of our eight-part division preview series. I will pose two questions per team, one about offense and one about defense, and then predict each teamâs 2015 record and final standing within the division. The&nbsp;AFC&nbsp;East preview can be found here and the AFC North previe2015-08-02 20:41:118/2: Toro Times- Texans Training Camp Day 1: Recaphttp://torotimes.com/2015/08/02/texans-training-camp-day-1-recap/
The wait is finally over&#33; Football season is officially back as the Houston Texans opened training camp Saturday. The fans and media all had the pleasure of satisfying the anti**** of the opening of camp which, a sense of desire that probably only rivals a sleepless childs&#039; excitement a2015-08-02 14:40:268/2: Bear Goggles On- 2015 Fantasy Football: Top RB Handcuffshttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/08/02/2015-fantasy-football-top-rb-handcuffs/
With the 2015 NFL season less than 3 months away, it&#039;s time to start doing prep work for your fantasy football draft. Over the next few weeks I will be breaking down every position with a primer, rankings, sleepers, busts, and rookies. It&#039;s boring to waste a draft pick on a handcuff run...2015-08-02 01:40:268/1: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Steals of the Draft: WR Editionhttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/08/01/steals-of-the-draft-wr-edition/
Fantasy Pros grabsÂ the rankings and current ADP of every player using all of the major fantasy platforms: ESPN, Yahoo, CBS and FFC. They put that information here.Â I&#8217;m grabbing my knife and dissecting that **** like a frog in 8th grade bio. In these columns, I&#8217;ll be choosing three bal2015-08-01 16:41:377/30: Toro Times- Do You Have Texans Training Camp Fever?http://torotimes.com/2015/07/30/texans-training-camp-fever/
Superfluous. If you don&#8217;t know the definition, you should look it up. This is the only way I can describe what is the seemingly endless offseason period that the NFL trudges through. Even with running back Arian Foster displaying his many talents aside from football, and all-universe def...2015-07-30 13:40:007/29: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Terrell Suggs Reports in Shape, No Distractionshttp://thebaltimorewire.com/2015/07/29/baltimore-ravens-terrell-suggs-reports-in-shape-no-distractions/
The Baltimore Ravens&#8217; veterans reported for training camp on Wednesday. A day before the team has its first full-team practice. The veterans undergo conditioning tests, and the one player everyone was wondering about was Terrell Suggs. He reported for mandatory minicamp out of shape after ...2015-07-29 23:39:027/29: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Terrell Suggs Reports in Shape, No Distractionshttp://thebaltimorewire.com/?p=41208
The Baltimore Ravens&#8217; veterans reported for training camp on Wednesday. A day before the team has its first full-team practice. The veterans undergo conditioning tests, and the one player everyone was wondering about was Terrell Suggs. He reported for mandatory minicamp out of shape after ...2015-07-29 22:39:257/29: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Expectations for Arian Foster in 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/07/29/houston-texans-expectations-arian-foster-2015/
Running back Arian Foster is about to enter his seventh season with the Houston Texans and even though he&#039;s been through a few obstacles along the way, is ready to push the envelope heading into the upcoming season. There is a ton of hope in the air that the Texans can keep up in the AFC South,2015-07-29 12:40:127/29: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Expectations for Arian Foster in 2015http://nflspinzone.com/?p=102662
Running back Arian Foster is about to enter his seventh season with the Houston Texans and even though he&#039;s been through a few obstacles along the way, is ready to push the envelope heading into the upcoming season. There is a ton of hope in the air that the Texans can keep up in the AFC South,2015-07-29 11:40:287/29: Toro Times- Houston Texans camp: who to watch on offensehttp://torotimes.com/?p=44559
The Houston Texans are only days away from the start of their 2015 training camp. As fans of the Texans, we will be treated to an up close look at our team as they will be featured on the immensely po**** HBO series &#039;Hard Knocks.&#039; I have already given a look atwho I believe will ma...2015-07-29 09:40:307/29: Bear Goggles On- 2015 Fantasy Football: Running Back Rankings (Part 1)http://beargoggleson.com/2015/07/29/2015-fantasy-football-running-back-rankings-part-1/
With the 2015 NFL season less than 3 months away, it&#039;s time to start doing prep work for your fantasy football draft. Over the next few weeks I will be breaking down every position with a primer, rankings, sleepers, busts, and rookies. Below are my 2015 running back rankings based on Yahoo...2015-07-29 03:39:597/28: EndZone Score- Reality Sports Online: wild ride in free agencyhttp://www.endzonescore.com/reality-sports-online-wild-ride-in-free-agency/22113
The teams are set. After last night&#8217;s marathon free agent bidding in the Reality Sports Online league, everyone now knows who they have on their team for the forseeable future. The draft didn&#8217;t go quite like I imagined and some players went for MUCH more than I expected while some key qu2015-07-28 22:40:377/28: Golden Gate Sports- Will Carlos Hyde Emerge as a Star this Season?http://goldengatesports.com/2015/07/28/will-carlos-hyde-emerge-as-a-star-this-season/
Patrick Willis has been one of the best defensive players in the league throughout his short career, and thesurprise retirement will leave a void for the San Francisco 49ers. The intensity, leadership, and heart that Willis brought to this team will surely be missed. However, another losshurts just 2015-07-28 14:39:347/28: Golden Gate Sports- Will Carlos Hyde Emerge as a Star this Season?http://goldengatesports.com/?p=74128
Patrick Willis has been one of the best defensive players in the league throughout his short career, and thesurprise retirement will leave a void for the San Francisco 49ers. The intensity, leadership, and heart that Willis brought to this team will surely be missed. However, another retirement hurt2015-07-28 11:39:507/28: Moxyball.com- Players Who Will Significantly Outperform Their ADP | Fantasy Football 2015http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/draft-kit/2015/07/28/players-who-will-significantly-outperform-their-adp-fantasy-football-2015/
A closer look at key values on draft day that can help you win your league. Finding value is critical to fantasy football success, and we&#8217;re here to break down our 10 candidates to outperform their ADP. One of the most important things when it comes to winning your fantasy football draft (or a2015-07-28 10:41:017/27: We Talk Fantasy Sports- ESPN Fantasy Football ADP Mock Draft http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/07/ADP-Mock-Draft-ESPN.html
Average Draft Position is important to remember when you enter your fantasy football drafts this summer. If you do you homework, you will know which players are being undervalued and who is being overvalued, as well as the same for certain positions.&nbsp; Last week we looked at Yahoo's ADP.I remove2015-07-27 11:38:147/26: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs: Predicting The 2015 Season Schedulehttp://kckingdom.com/2015/07/26/kc-chiefs-predicting-the-2015-season-schedule/
The 2015 regular season for the KC Chiefs will kick off in seven weeks and fans are looking forward to this year. The KC Chiefs have some new weapons on the offense and have locked up the big dogs on the defense, so this season will hopefully be one for the books in Kansas City. This season will...2015-07-26 12:39:477/26: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs: Predicting The 2015 Season Schedulehttp://kckingdom.com/?p=59270
The 2015 regular season for the KC Chiefs will kick off in seven weeks and fans are looking forward to this year. The KC Chiefs have some new weapons on the offense and have locked up the big dogs on the defense, so this season will hopefully be one for the books in Kansas City. This season will...2015-07-26 06:39:087/25: Bear Goggles On- Fantasy Football 2015: Previewing the Minnesota Vikingshttp://beargoggleson.com/2015/07/25/fantasy-football-2015-previewing-minnesota-vikings/
Bear Goggles On, first and foremost, is a one-stop-shop for all things Chicago Bears. Spending so much time and energy talking about our team inevitably results in tangential conversations about our division rivals, however, and today we&#039;re once again taking a stroll down that dark path. This i2015-07-25 16:40:147/25: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 12 Teams, No. 10 Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/07/25/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-12-teams-10th-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-07-25 13:38:117/24: Heat Waved- Fantasy Football: Projected 1st-5th Round Pickshttp://heatwaved.com/2015/07/24/fantasy-football-projected-1st-5th-round-picks/
Fantasy football is fast approaching so if you&#039;re you haven&#039;t beengetting ready for it yet, well, better late than never. Our Heat Waved fantasy football league will be having our draft on August 1 and we will have round-by-round draft picks for you, including commentary on why each key pi2015-07-24 07:39:207/23: EndZone Score- The Undrafted who could make the Tennessee Titans rosterhttp://www.endzonescore.com/the-undrafted-who-could-make-the-tennessee-titans-roster/21531
Every year, every single one of the 32 NFL teams picks up some pieces after the draft is concluded. Undrafted free agents have found a lot of success in the NFL, with one player that comes to mind beingÂ Houston Texans running back Arian FosterÂ whoÂ is amongst this prestigious list ofÂ undrafted pl2015-07-23 19:40:327/23: Toro Times- Jaelen Strong sheds off 20 pounds in only two monthshttp://torotimes.com/?p=44428
Jaelen Strong, the Texans third round pick this year, has lost 20 lbs since entering rookie camp in May. At rookie camp Bill O&#039;Brien called out his prospect for being over weight and out of condition. It is not a rare occurrence when rookies enter camp out of shape but it is alarming when it do2015-07-23 11:40:137/22: Toro Times- Houston Texans practice tickets gone in six minuteshttp://torotimes.com/2015/07/22/houston-texans-practice-tickets-gone-in-six-minutes/
The Houston Texans recently announced their open practice schedulewhere fans would be allowed to attend and watch their favorite team prepare for the 2015 NFL season. The Tickets were free, but had to be printed online, available for anyone to snatch up on Wednesday at 10 am Central Time. If ...2015-07-22 19:40:017/22: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Expectations For Jaelen Stronghttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=101683
Does anybody have any real idea what the offense in Space Citywill look like this season? If you do, please let me know, but I think the Houston Texans may be one of the hardest teams to predict for 2015.This uncertaintyon offense could help rookie wide receiver Jaelen Strong get off to a fast start2015-07-22 11:40:107/21: Toro Times- Texans 53 man roster prediction - pre-camp editionhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44315
Just over two months ago, I took a stab at how I thought the 53 man roster was going to look for the Houston Texans after they completed the draft. Now with camp approaching I wanted to take another look at the possible players to make the final cuts, based on gut feelings and impressions made durin2015-07-21 12:39:277/16: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Can Cecil Shorts seize opportunity and get back on track?http://nflspinzone.com/?p=101116
The Houston Texans knew they needed to revamp their wide receiver corps this offseason after they granted expensive No. 2 wideout Andre Johnson&#039;s request for a release, and they made three notable additions in an effort to help Ryan Mallett and/or veteran Brian Hoyer to succeed under center. Th2015-07-16 11:41:037/16: EndZone Score- Houston Texans: five keys to a successful 2015 seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/houston-texans-five-keys-to-a-successful-2015-season/20778
The Houston Texans finished 9-7 in 2014, but after some transactions during this offseason the Texans are looking to improve on that mark. 2015 is depending on a few factors that must workout consistently throughout the season in order for Houston to have a successful year. Here is a list of five ke2015-07-16 09:40:577/16: Toro Times- Can the Texans Actually Replace Andre Johnson's Production?http://torotimes.com/?p=44232
The G.O.A.T. Andre Johnson will inarguably go down as Houston&#8217;s best offensive player in their short history. He racked up 1,012 catches for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns in his tenure as a Texan. Arian Foster still has a few years of elite level play left in him, but given his injury hist...2015-07-16 09:40:137/16: FootballPerspective.com- Most Dominant Fantasy Players Since 1950: Running Backshttp://www.footballperspective.com/most-dominant-fantasy-players-since-1950-running-backs/
Yesterday, we looked at the most dominant quarterbacks in fantasy history. Today, the running backs, using the methodology described yesterday. Let&#8217;s look at the three best seasons in fantasy history, since all shed light on the formula here. Those three are LaDainian Tomlinson, 2006, which is2015-07-16 00:37:577/15: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens: Looking Back At Pro Bowlers on All-Star Dayhttp://thebaltimorewire.com/2015/07/14/baltimore-ravens-looking-back-at-pro-bowlers-on-all-star-day/
The Baltimore Orioles will be well represented in tonight&#039;s MLB All-Star Game with four deserving All-Stars in attendance at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. The All-Star festivities kicked off with a bang, with Cincinnati Reds slugger Todd Frazier stealing the show by winning the Hom2015-07-15 00:39:097/14: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys: Management was smart to let DeMarco Murray walkhttp://thelandryhat.com/?p=84261
First, the Dallas Cowboys let future Hall of Famer defensive end DeMarcus Ware walk. Then it was All-Pro defensive tackle Jason Hatcher. This offseason, it was running back DeMarco Murray&#039;s turn. The bottom line was clear for Cowboys owner and general manger Jerry Jones: Did he want to keep ...2015-07-14 08:42:177/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Pre-training camp staff season predictionshttp://torotimes.com/2015/07/13/texans-pre-training-camp-season-predictions/
The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from he beginning of their training camp, as rookies report July 26th. Five days later the veterans report and it will be football season once again before we know it. The Texans are preparing to enter their second year under head coach Bill O...2015-07-13 17:39:507/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Pre-training camp staff season predictionshttp://torotimes.com/?p=44099
The Houston Texans are less than two weeks away from he beginning of their training camp, as rookies report July 26th. Five days later the veterans report and it will be football season once again before we know it. The Texans are preparing to enter their second year under head coach Bill O...2015-07-13 12:39:587/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans player projection: Chris Polkhttp://torotimes.com/2015/07/13/houston-texans-player-projection-chris-polk/
Toro Times is your one stop shop for all of your offseason Houston Texans needs. We&#039;ve covered several Texans players and projected how well they will do next season. Next up for a player projection is Chris Polk, a running back who has yet to really show the NFL what he&#039;s made of after...2015-07-13 11:40:047/13: Toro Times- Houston Texans player projection: Chris Polkhttp://torotimes.com/?p=44037
Toro Times is your one stop shop for all of your offseason Houston Texans needs. We&#039;ve covered several Texans players and projected how well they will do next season. Next up for a player projection is Chris Polk, a running back who has yet to really show the NFL what he&#039;s made of after...2015-07-13 09:39:557/12: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- T.J. Yeldon 2015 Fantasy Outlookhttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/07/12/t-j-yeldon-2015-fantasy-outlook/
T.J. Yeldon was the 36th overall pick by the Jags in this years draft after averaging 1,107 rushing yards and total 13 touchdowns in his three seasons at Alabama. Now, his situation is pretty clear in Jacksonville. Heâs going to start, and heâs likely going to be the workhorse. Fantasy owners ar2015-07-12 14:42:147/12: The Sports Quotient- Why I Traded For Adrian Petersonhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nfl/2015/7/12/why-i-traded-for-adrian-peterson
Opinions about Adrian Peterson's fantasy value in 2015 are all over the place. Many doubters cite the fact that he is 30 years old, an unforgiving benchmark in the running back world. Others are wary of the fact that he's played in only one regular season NFL game in the last 22 months.&nbsp;Despit2015-07-12 14:41:517/10: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 Teams, No. 10 Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/07/10/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-no-10-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-07-10 21:38:017/10: EndZone Score- 5 Running Backs to watch for fantasy footballhttp://www.endzonescore.com/5-running-backs-to-watch-for-fantasy-football/20350
The role of the running back in the actual NFL may have been severely diminished in recent years, but in the game of fantasy football, the position is as important as it ever was. Â There is no doubt that the biggest point-getters in any fantasy football league are running backs and acquiring a runn2015-07-10 17:40:397/10: Toro Times- Player Projection Series: Running Back Kenny Hilliardhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43991
After a 9-7 record in 2014, the Houston Texans look to improve even further this coming season. As we get closer to the start of the 2015 NFL year, we want to continue to look over the roster as much as possible with our &#039;Player Projection&#039; series. Today we continue our series by lo...2015-07-10 12:40:067/9: Toro Times- Digging Into The Stats: Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/2015/07/09/digging-into-the-stats-arian-foster/
Sometimes the numbers lie. Sometimes the numbers tell the truth. Lots of old school players and front office people are opposed to the new idea of sports analytics. They believe in the &#34;eye test&#34; and their own ability to spot talent on the field. It is my belief that numbers and the &#34;...2015-07-09 14:39:517/9: Toro Times- Digging Into The Stats: Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43924
Sometimes the numbers lie. Sometimes the numbers tell the truth. Lots of old school players and front office people are opposed to the new idea of sports analytics. They believe in the &#34;eye test&#34; and their own ability to spot talent on the field. It is my belief that numbers and the &#34;...2015-07-09 11:40:047/9: Toro Times- Texans in the Playoffs? Think Biggerhttp://torotimes.com/2015/07/09/texans-in-the-playoffs-think-bigger/
History. If it&#8217;s to serve any purpose, one should assume that the Texans will win at least once while they are competing in the postseason. Houston boasts a 2-2 all-time playoff record, with both wins coming in back to back wildcard victories in 2011 and 2012. Both years t...2015-07-09 09:40:447/8: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Round 12http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/07/08/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-round-12.html
Another round of our 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft has been posted.
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Here are Round 12 results of our 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft:
12.01 - Dan Yanotchko (Team 3): Christine Michael, RB, Seattle Seahawks
A second-round pick a coup2015-07-08 21:36:047/7: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: July Updatehttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/07/07/2015-fantasy-football-running-back-rankings-july-update.html
Among fantasy football's major positions, running back is arguably the most difficult to predict.
While I generally prefer to draft at least two running backs within my first three picks, plenty of late(r)-round selections will pay huge dividends for fantasy owners. Of course, identify2015-07-07 12:36:097/6: Toro Times- Top Five Impact Players For Texans In 2015http://torotimes.com/?p=43809
The Houston Texans are looking to improve on their 9-7 record from 2014 and find a way back into the NFL playoffs. In order to do so the team will need some players to continue their strong performances from 2014, while other need to step it up and reach the potential they once showed. Today we w...2015-07-06 13:37:347/5: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 10 Teams, No. 5 Pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/07/05/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-10-teams-no-5-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-07-05 23:36:077/4: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Top 5 defenses on the 2015 schedulehttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=99514
There is no question that the Houston Texans have one of the best defenses in the league, thanks in large part to the presence of J.J Watt on the defensive line, who is arguably the best player in the NFL. The Texan&#039;s defense will likely carry this team at various points this year, but in order2015-07-04 11:38:097/3: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans 5 Most Important Players of 2015http://nflspinzone.com/2015/07/03/houston-texans-5-most-important-players-of-2015/
Bill O&#039;Brien&#039;s first season as the Houston Texans head coach went better than most of us imagined, as the team that held the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft nearly snuck into the playoffs despite resorting to the services of game manager Ryan Fitzpatrick (who, to his credit, playe2015-07-03 13:37:527/2: ATL All Day- Atlanta Falcons: Three 1st Half Litmus Test Gameshttp://atlallday.com/?p=40912
The 2015 Atlanta Falcons are a bit of an unknown heading into 2015. Will this team improve on defense enough under first-year Head Coach Dan Quinn to get back into the playoffs after a two-year absence? Or will the team continue to struggle getting after the opposing quarterback and fail to establis2015-07-02 07:36:437/1: Toro Times- Player Projection: Running Back Alfred Bluehttp://torotimes.com/?p=43603
The Houston Texans look to expand upon a successful 2014 season where they finished 9-7 under first year head coach Bill O&#8217;Brien. As we inch closer and closer to the start of the 2015 season we here at the Toro Times want to take a look at what can be expected from key players on the roster th2015-07-01 16:37:356/30: EndZone Score- Bold predictions for the 2015 seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/bold-predictions-for-the-2015-season/19581
Every season in the NFL has crazy moments and also players that come out of nowhere with solid statistics. Â There are always surprising things that happen and here you will read some bold predictions for the 2015 season. Here is a list of 10 bold predictions for the 2015 season. Jay Ajayi will make2015-06-30 21:38:116/30: EndZone Score- Ultimate offense of running backs and receivershttp://www.endzonescore.com/ultimate-offense-of-running-backs-and-receivers/19562
After having a fun time making a full starting offense out of strictly quarterbacks usingÂ NFL.com&#8216;s Bucky Brooks&#8216; article from a few weeks ago, I decided to take this idea and run with it. The other main skilled positions on the field include running backs and wide receivers.Â What wou2015-06-30 18:38:356/30: Baller Mind Frame- Pre-Preseason Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/06/30/pre-preseason-top-10-fantasy-football-running-backs/
Before I even list names at this position, you must know how I feel about the running back situation in the entire NFL. It&#8217;s a crap shoot! In the last five seasons there has been little to no consistency with players who have outstanding seasons one year and fart out the next. This list will [2015-06-30 13:41:486/29: Toro Times- Player Projection: Running Back Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43520
The Houston Texans look to expand upon a successful 2014 season where they finished 9-7 under first year head coach Bill O&#039;Brien. As we inch closer and closer to the start of the 2015 season we here at the Toro Times want to take a look at what can be expected from key players on the roster thi2015-06-29 20:37:466/28: NFL Spin Zone- New England Patriots: Dealer's Choice at Running Backhttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=98718
When you operate with a running back-by-committee approach you are going to experience turnover. That is exactly what is facing the New England Patriots this season as their two longest-tenured players at the position,Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen, will be playing in New York in 2015 with the Jets 2015-06-28 10:41:086/28: SideLion Report- 2015 Fantasy Football Power Rankings 1.0: Top 20 Running Backshttp://sidelionreport.com/?p=61780
Earlier this week, we here at SideLion Report released our first installment of our Fantasy Football Power Rankings when we went over the top 20 quarterbacks of the 2015 season. This time around we&#039;re going to dive into a position that is equally as important, the top 20 running backs. For m...2015-06-28 08:40:196/26: Toro Times- Garrett Graham Needs To Step Up In 2015http://torotimes.com/?p=43434
Whether it&#039;s Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett,or Tom Savage who is at the helm of the Houston Texans offense in 2015, one thing is for sure: they are going to need help.Each of these quarterbackslacks massive amounts of experience, and so the rest of the team is going to need to step up if they hope t2015-06-26 10:39:506/25: EndZone Score- Offensive impact players for 2015, that are not quarterbackshttp://www.endzonescore.com/offensive-impact-players-for-2015/19090
Each position affects the game in a certain way, especially on the offense.Â The outcome of a game rests on these players to make plays during the game.Â These are the offensive impact players for this season. This list includes the most impactful offensive players, other than quarterbacks for ski2015-06-25 12:40:376/25: Moxyball.com- Breaking Down a PPR Fantasy Football Draft (2015/2016)http://www.moxyball.com/nfl-fantasy-football/2015/06/25/breaking-down-a-ppr-fantasy-football-draft/
Our mission at Moxyball is to help you win your fantasyÂ contests. Today we are here to break down my thought process in my recent high stakesÂ PPRÂ fantasy football draft for the 2015-2016 NFL season. I recently parti**** in a high dollar 12 team PPR draft. I wanted to break down my picks and th2015-06-25 10:41:376/25: Toro Times- The Houston Texans Will Once Again Reign Supreme in the AFC Southhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43392
Click bait. We all know it, and we all hate it. Stay seated though, as this is not among the po**** opinions and stays true to the headline. The Houston Texans will reclaim the AFC Southern division. Yes, Indianapolis has the ultimate bearded gunslinger in Andrew Luck. Yes, Indianapolis has c...2015-06-25 09:40:146/24: FootballPerspective.com- Career Leaders In Yards Per Carry (Era-Adjusted)http://www.footballperspective.com/career-leaders-in-yards-per-carry-era-adjusted/
In 2008, Jamaal Charles had 67 carries and averaged 5.33 yards per carry. Those 67 carries represent 5% of Charles&#8217; career attempts to date (excluding playoffs). That season, the NFL league average was 4.20 yards per carry, which means Charles was 1.12 (after rounding) YPC above average in 2002015-06-24 00:37:556/23: Horseshoe Heroes- AFC South Shake-Up: Peyton Manning Almost Traded to Texans?http://horseshoeheroes.com/2015/06/23/afc-south-shake-up-peyton-manning-almost-traded-to-texans/
According to Benjamin Allbright of 94.1 FM in Denver, the Broncos reportedly offered their iconic quarterback Peyton Manning to the Houston Texans earlier this offseason in a trade (via ProFootballTalk): &#34;According to Benjamin Allbright of 94.1 FM in Denver, the Broncos tried to trade Manning ..2015-06-23 21:39:596/22: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: Round 2http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/06/22/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-round-2.html
Earlier this morning, four of our contributors started a new (and "slow") 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft.
We will post the picks as they are made and another round of the mock is now complete.
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Here are Round 2 results of our 2015 Fantasy Foot2015-06-22 23:38:136/22: Toro Times- Arian Foster Needs To Have A Great Seasonhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43246
Arian Foster at one point in his career averaged over 100 yards per game. Since then, he&#039;s been unable to reach that mark again, and at one point, even fell down to 67 yards per game. Now, as the Texans head into a very pivotal season, it proves to be incredibly important for him to get back up2015-06-22 09:40:266/21: www.thelonepylon.com- Fantasy Football Strateeegeryhttp://www.thelonepylon.com/2015/06/fantasy-football-strateeegery.html
"...it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness."Charles Dickens scribbled that bit of thought in A&nbsp;Tale of Two Cities. He was talking about fantasy football, probably.Yes, friends, 'tis the season fantasy gurus come out of the woodwork to expound their philosophy, principles and th2015-06-21 11:42:306/19: NFL Spin Zone- Oakland Raiders: 5 Key Statshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/06/19/oakland-raiders-5-key-stats/
We are 83 days away from the start of the NFL preseason. Transactions in the National Football League continues on a daily basis as we see players signed and cut on a daily basis We hope you are enjoying our5 Key Statsseries, where we feature the facts and figures that make the game even more int...2015-06-19 09:41:346/18: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Big Dog Busts: Four Dudes Not to Draft (Early) in 2015http://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/06/18/big-dog-2015-fantasy-football-bust-candidates/
Kelvin Benjamin &#8211; WR, Carolina PanthersÂ (Current ADP &#8211; 32, WR14) There&#8217;s no doubt Benjamin had one of the more impressive rookie campaigns in recent memory, cementing his name as only the 11th rookie over the last 20 yearsÂ to rack up 1,000 yards receiving in his first NFL season.2015-06-18 11:42:156/18: Toro Times- Houston Texans Week 1 Match-Up Breakdownhttp://torotimes.com/2015/06/18/houston-texans-week-1-match-breakdown/
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - WEEK 1 MATCH-UP The Houston Texans (9-7) open up their 2015 campaign with a great match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs (9-7). Eyes will definitely be focused on the front seven of each of these defenses. They boast the top two sack leaders in the NFL from the 2014 s...2015-06-18 08:40:536/18: FootballPerspective.com- Single-Season Leaders in Yards From Scrimmage (Percentage of Team Total)http://www.footballperspective.com/single-season-leaders-in-yards-from-scrimmage-percentage-of-team-total/
In 1999, Marshall Faulk set the NFL record for yards from scrimmage in a season with 2,429. That mark still stands as the 2nd best in NFL history, and Faulk was truly dominant that season. But while Faulk may have been the key cog in the St. Louis machine, he wasn&#8217;t the whole machine. St. [&#82015-06-18 00:38:076/17: Toro Times- Houston Texans: Players To Watch In Preseasonhttp://torotimes.com/?p=43149
With the OTA&#039;s coming to an end, the Houston Texans, and their fans, can now turn their attention to the upcoming training camp, and ensuing preseason. The first preseason game for the Texans is against the San Francisco 49ers, at home in Houston. The preseason is a great time for vets t...2015-06-17 12:40:036/16: Toro Times- Hoyer vs. Mallett: The Tale of the Tapehttp://torotimes.com/?p=43130
Just last week Bill O&#039;Brienstatedthat his starting quarterback will be announced in the near future. It is currently up for grabs at which quarterback he will chose because he has talked up both quarterbacks so far. Last years quarterback decision lasted deep into the preseason but apparently t2015-06-16 09:40:236/16: FFLockerRoom- No frontrunner QB in Houstonhttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/06/16/no-frontrunner-qb-in-houston/
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Player News FeedTags: Houston TexansThis is not the best news for Houston Texans fans. The Houston Chronicle reported Brian Hoyer and Ryan Mallett have yet to distinguish themselves from each other at OTA&#8217;s.Â No Houston2015-06-16 04:38:246/15: The Baltimore Wire- Baltimore Ravens' Top Five Running Backs in their Historyhttp://thebaltimorewire.com/?p=39894
The Baltimore Ravens are a relatively new team, since they returned to Maryland in 1996. They have not had an extensive list of running backs, but a few stand out from the rest. They have used running backs in interesting ways alongside either a second one or a fullback. They have always utilized...2015-06-15 09:39:096/14: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: Making The Case For Ryan Malletthttp://nflspinzone.com/?p=96989
Towards the end of July, NFL teams will be gearing up for their Training Camps and starting their preparations for the 2015 season. Across the league, coaching staffs are starting the process of making roster and depth chart decisions. Down in the heat of Texas, Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer are duki2015-06-14 11:40:046/14: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 14 teams, No. 4 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/06/13/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-14-teams-no-4-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-06-14 00:39:376/13: FFLockerRoom- 5 Signs You Should Invest in Alfred Morrishttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/06/13/5-signs-you-should-invest-in-alfred-morris/
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NFLTags: Alfred MorrisDallas CowboysDeMarco MurrayWashington RedskinsWashington Redskins running back Alfred Morris is one of my dark horse candidates to finish as a top eight fantasy running back in 2015. Â2015-06-13 08:38:136/11: Toro Times- Don't Sleep On The Texans' Offensehttp://torotimes.com/?p=43047
Yes, we&#8217;ve all heard the alarm bells ringing for the last two years now. It&#8217;s time to shut &#8216;em up. The Houston Texans don&#8217;t need an elite passer to be successful. They just have to get a performance from the quarterback position similar to that of the 2000 Super Bow...2015-06-11 09:39:436/10: Toro Times- Will The Houston Texans Tight End Position Improve?http://torotimes.com/?p=43025
32 receptions. 316 yards. 3 touchdowns. These are last year&#039;s statistics for the tight end position (excluding J.J. Watt&#039;s three touchdown receptions). How bad is this? To put it into perspective, Texans running back Arian Foster, who only played in 13 games, had a receiving stat lin...2015-06-10 09:41:056/9: NFL Spin Zone- Detroit Lions: Is running back Ben Tate a good fit?http://nflspinzone.com/?p=96590
The Detroit Lions had a very successful 2014 season, but there was a lot room to improve in certain areas. One of those areas that has needed improvement for the Lions was their running game. Last season, the Lions were the 28th ranked team in the NFL in total rushing yards at 1,422 total rus...2015-06-09 10:41:246/8: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons matchup preview: Houston Texanshttp://bloggingdirty.com/?p=42094
We continue ourseries, taking a look at each opponent on the Atlanta Falcons&#039; schedule in 2015. We move ontothe Falcons&#039; fourthgame&#8212; the Week 4 clash with the Houston Texans. You can find the other interviews here: Philadelphia Eagles: Interview with Inside The Iggles edit...2015-06-08 09:39:126/6: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs: Ranking The AFC West Coacheshttp://kckingdom.com/2015/06/06/kc-chiefs-ranking-the-afc-west-coaches/
The Kansas City Chiefs have certainly improved personnel-wise this offseason and should be able to compete in the AFC West in 2015. Thepast few years the division has been the Denver Broncos&#039; to lose.However, has that been because of coaching, or having one of the best quarterbacks of the pa...2015-06-06 11:36:506/6: Toro Times- Which Quarterbacks Has The Texans' Front Office Passed Up On?http://torotimes.com/?p=42769
In 2012, the Texans were a team that struggled defensively but they had a Pro Bowl quarterback. Weird how things have changed. He threw for over 4,000 yards with a 22:12 TD:INT ratio. Matt Schaub turned out to be fools gold, as his career hit a brick wall within two seasons after his trip to Hawaii.2015-06-06 09:37:366/6: KC Kingdom- KC Chiefs: Ranking The AFC West Coacheshttp://kckingdom.com/?p=57345
The Kansas City Chiefs have certainly improved personnel-wise this offseason and should be able to compete in the AFC West in 2015. Thepast few years the division has been the Denver Broncos&#039; to lose.However, has that been because of coaching, or having one of the best quarterbacks of the pa...2015-06-06 06:36:456/6: Toro Times- Top 5 Houston Texans Of All Time: Offensehttp://torotimes.com/2015/06/05/top-5-houston-texans-of-all-time-offense/
The 2015 NFL offseason marked the departure of wide receiver Andre Johnson from the Houston Texans. He ended his Texans career with over 13,000 receiving yards, as the teams most prolific offensive player, and was labeled by many as the best Texan of all time. To be fair, the Texans are the NFL t...2015-06-06 00:37:386/5: Toro Times- Top 5 Houston Texans Of All Time: Offensehttp://torotimes.com/?p=42597
The 2015 NFL offseason marked the departure of wide receiver Andre Johnson from the Houston Texans. He ended his Texans career with over 13,00o receiving yards, as the teams most prolific offensive player, and was labeled by many as the best Texan of all time. To be fair, the Texans are the NFL t...2015-06-05 09:37:346/4: FootballPerspective.com- Single Season Yards From Scrimmage Over âWorst Starterâ Baselinehttp://www.footballperspective.com/single-season-yards-from-scrimmage-over-worst-starter-baseline/
Yesterday, we looked at the career leaders in yards from scrimmage over &#8220;worst starter.&#8221; Today, letâs look at the single-season list. Chris Johnson set the single-season record for yards from scrimmage in 2009, when he totaled an incredible 2,509 yards. But that&#8217;s not the record 2015-06-04 00:36:166/3: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 14 teams, No. 14 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/06/03/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-14-teams-no-14-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From May 28th through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twi2015-06-03 23:36:476/3: Bigfoot Sports- 2015 Yahoo Fantasy Football Mock Drafthttp://bigfootsportsblog.com/2015/06/03/2015-yahoo-fantasy-football-mock-draft/
I just wrapped up a fantasy football mock draft using Yahoo. It was a standard league draft, nothing crazy, and thankfully pretty much everyone stayed throughout the entire draft. Also, there werenât any crazy picks that made the draft unrealistic. I picked from the 11th spot, and here are my resu2015-06-03 21:39:206/3: EndZone Score- NFL Power Rankings heading into 2015 seasonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/nfl-power-rankings-heading-into-2015-season/17001
The first meaningfulÂ game of the 2015-16 yearÂ may not be for a few more months but, as we stand today, here is the NFL power rankings heading into the 2015 season. During the 2014-15 NFL season, we saw the defending Super Bowl champion, Seattle Seahawks come within a yard of capturing back-to-back2015-06-03 19:38:526/3: FootballPerspective.com- Career Yards From Scrimmage Over &#8220;Worst Starter&#8221; Baselinehttp://www.footballperspective.com/career-yards-from-scrimmage-over-worst-starter-baseline/
Last week, we looked at the career leaders in rushing yards over worst starter; today, we use the same methodology but with yards from scrimmage. Let&#8217;s use Walter Payton&#8217;s 1977 season as an example. That season, the NFL had 28 teams, and the 28th-ranked player in yards from scrimmage gai2015-06-03 00:35:466/2: EDSFootball- Cam Newton, Panthers agree to 5-year extensionhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/06/02/cam-newton-panthers-agree-to-5-year-extension.html
It was reported yesterday morning that the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton were close to a long-term extension.
This afternoon, the two sides closed the deal, which is worth $103.8 million over five years and includes $60 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Th2015-06-02 21:36:036/2: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: 5 Key Statshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/06/02/houston-texans-5-key-stats/
We are in the first week of June and as we know, things never slow down when it comes to the National Football League. We hope you continue to enjoy our5 Key Statsseries, where we feature the facts and figures that make the game even more interesting. So now we march on with our version of fun...2015-06-02 19:37:456/1: FootballPerspective.com- Single Season Rushing Yards Over &#8220;Worst Starter&#8221; Baselinehttp://www.footballperspective.com/single-season-rushing-yards-over-worst-starter-baseline/
On Friday, I looked at the career rushing leaders in &#8220;yards over worst starter.&#8221; Today, let&#8217;s look at the single-season list. In 1963, Jim Brown rushed for 1,863 yards in a 14-team NFL. The baseline that year was 541 yards, which represents the 14th highest individual rushing total2015-06-01 00:35:535/31: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series: 12 teams, No. 9 pickhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/05/31/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-per-day-series-12-teams-no-9-pick.html
Using the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros), we continue our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
From now through Labor Day weekend, we will complete one mock draft per day and post the results.
[Follow @EDSFootball on Twitter 2015-05-31 22:36:025/31: Toro Times- Poll: Which Dark Horse Player Could Emerge For The Texanshttp://torotimes.com/?p=42641
The NFL is a tough league to predict, and every year something completely unexpected happens. Just a few years ago a perfect example of the unexpected twists and turns took place with our very own Houston Texans. In 2010 the team drafted Auburn running back Ben Tate in the second round, 58th ...2015-05-31 16:37:355/31: Toro Times- Houston Texans Potential Breakout Player: Cecil Shorts IIIhttp://torotimes.com/?p=42609
The Houston Texans made several moves in free agency this offseason, and few garnered much attention, with the exception of bringing in former New England Patriot defensive tackle, Vince Wilfork. One of those moves that wasn&#039;t as heralded which seems like it will surely pay off, and pay off qui2015-05-31 12:39:135/30: Toro Times- Breaking Down the Texans Offensive Linehttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/30/breaking-down-the-texans-offensive-line/
With Hard Knocks right around the corner, the Texans fans should get a brief introduction to the big fellas in the trenches. Offensive lineman are widely underrated to the average NFL fan and go unrecognized despite the major contribution they make. Even though most fans have no idea, the Houston Te2015-05-30 17:37:435/30: House of Houston- Houston Texans: Tackling Down Louis Nix III: Part Deuxhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/05/30/houston-texans-tackling-down-louis-nix-iii-part-deux/
After a delayed start to the Houston Texans organized team activities (OTAs) this week because of the torrential flooding, things are now in full swing. As the Houston Rockets season transitioned to a soft landing the Texans look to charge out of the gate with all of their characters -- some old,...2015-05-30 10:36:485/30: House of Houston- Houston Texans: Tackling Down Louis Nix III: Part Deuxhttp://houseofhouston.com/?p=43188
After a delayed start to the Houston Texans organized team activities (OTAs) this week because of the torrential flooding, things are now in full swing. As the Houston Rockets season transitioned to a soft landing the Texans look to charge out of the gate with all of their characters -- some old,...2015-05-30 09:36:405/29: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft: 12 teams, No. 4 pick with Super Flexhttp://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/05/29/2015-fantasy-football-ppr-mock-draft-12-teams-no-4-pick-super-flex.html
Starting yesterday, we began our Fantasy Football Mock Draft Per Day Series for the 2015 season.
Like in previous seasons, we will use the Fantasy Football Mock Draft Simulator (powered by FantasyPros) to complete a mock draft and post the results of our team along with comments. And w2015-05-29 12:36:065/29: FootballPerspective.com- Career Rushing Yards Over &#8220;Worst Starter&#8221; Baselinehttp://www.footballperspective.com/career-rushing-yards-over-worst-starter-baseline/
Last year, DeMarco Murray led the NFL with 1,845 rushing yards. The 32nd-ranked rusher last season rushed for 570 yards, which means Murray rushed for 1,275 yards more than the Nth-ranked rusher, with N representing the number of teams in the NFL. That&#8217;s obviously excellent, although not quite2015-05-29 00:35:485/28: Sports Dallas Fort-Worth- Dallas Cowboys Are Searching For That Featured RBhttp://sportdfw.com/?p=48997
Last week, I wrote about how the Dallas Cowboys needing a &#34;powerful rb&#34; in its offense to be successful. I explained in great detail why that was the case.I talked about the&#34;powerful&#34;running of DeMarco Murray. And what benefits Murray brought to the Cowboys&#039; offense and defe...2015-05-28 07:37:405/27: FootballPerspective.com- The Jerick McKinnon/Matt Asiata Time Sharehttp://www.footballperspective.com/the-jerick-mckinnonmatt-asiata-time-share/
Last year, I looked at the unusual running back by committee in Arizona in 2013. Â Rashard Mendenhall was the team&#8217;s primary back, but he averaged 3.17 YPC that season, while Andre Ellington averaged 5.53 YPC. To measure how &#8220;unusual&#8221; the split was, I came up with the following met2015-05-27 00:35:475/25: Toro Times- Five Must Win Games For Texans In 2015http://torotimes.com/2015/05/25/five-must-win-games-for-texans-in-2015/
16 games. That&#039;s all that it takes for one complete NFL season. Among these 16 games there&#039;s almost always losses for every team, but often, it&#039;s making sure that you can win certain games and make your name known as the postseason rolls around. For the Houston Texans, it&#039;...2015-05-25 09:37:495/24: FootballPerspective.com- Steven Jackson and Running Back Records When Carrying 20+ Timeshttp://www.footballperspective.com/steven-jackson-and-running-back-records-when-carrying-20-times/
A quick data dump today. Since 1960, players who record 20+ carries in a game were on the winning side of things 72.7% of the time. Steven Jackson, however, is just 30-31-1 in his 62 games where he has had at least 20 carries. Given that we would &#8220;expect&#8221; a player to win 45.1 games [&#822015-05-24 00:35:465/22: EndZone Score- Top 10 NFL running backshttp://www.endzonescore.com/top-10-nfl-running-backs/15676
Today&#8217;s NFL is merely about defense and an air attack, with running backs becoming more of a secondary option. However, the elite teams have a running back they can trust to grind out the tough yards when they matter the most. Here is a look at the top 10 NFL running backs. 10)Â Eddie LacyÂ of2015-05-22 17:38:275/22: The Backup Punter- Report: Hard Knocks favorites include Bills, Texans, Redskinshttp://thebackuppunter.com/2015/05/22/report-hard-knocks-favorites-include-bills-texans-redskins/
The NFL is expected to announce the next team to be featured on Hard Knocks in early June, and it appears that the Cleveland Browns are now out of the running. Â Given Johnny Manziel&#8216;s recovery, which surely wouldn&#8217;t benefit from the show, that&#8217;s a good thing. Â According to the re2015-05-22 13:38:405/22: EndZone Score- What NFL team will be featured on Hard Knocks in 2015?http://www.endzonescore.com/what-nfl-team-will-be-featured-on-hard-knocks-in-2015/15623
Some NFL teams may not think it, but being on HBO&#8216;s Hard Knocks is a big deal from an exposure standpoint. CBS sports reported on what potential NFL teams will be in the bidding to be featured on Hard Knocks. ESPNCleveland.com initially reported on who NFL Films will choose to be on Hard Knock2015-05-22 12:38:225/21: NFL Spin Zone- Should Dallas Cowboys sign Ben Tate?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/21/should-dallas-cowboys-sign-ben-tate/
The Dallas Cowboys are still busy searching for another veteran back to add to the roster, and they&#039;re looking at a new candidate who has been on the free agent market for quite some time. According to ESPN&#039;s Josina Anderson, former Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and 2015-05-21 11:37:395/21: NFL Spin Zone- Green Bay Packers: Eddie Lacy worthy of top fantasy ranking?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/05/21/green-bay-packers-eddie-lacy-worthy-top-fantasy-ranking/
With all major dates early in the NFL offseason now checked off, the focus of the football world begins to shift towards fantasy football where Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy has become the hottest commodity. Not only does ESPN rank him as their top fantasy back in their top-300 rankings,2015-05-21 10:38:255/17: Blogging Dirty- Atlanta Falcons Matchups: AFC South Opponentshttp://bloggingdirty.com/2015/05/17/atlanta-falcons-afc-south-opponents/
The Atlanta Falcons will go up against each team from the AFC South in 2015, which means they will face the Andrew Luck-led Colts, J.J. Watt-inspired Texans as well as the rebuilding Jaguars and Titans. Outside of Indianapolis, the division has struggled in recent years. The Colts have been runaw...2015-05-17 14:44:365/16: Toro Times- Houston Texans Positional Breakdown: Offensive Linehttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/16/houston-texans-positional-breakdown-offensive-line/
We are coming to the end of the offensive side of the ball for the Houston Texans in our positional breakdown series here on the Toro Times. So far we have looked at how the team sits at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and most recently the tight end group. That leaves only one posit...2015-05-16 15:38:485/15: Toro Times- Time to Replace Arian Fosterhttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/15/time-to-replace-arian-foster/
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster turns 29 in August, and it seems as though his days as an All-Pro runner may be coming to an end. As he nears what is undoubtedly the downward slope of his career, the Texans must ask themselves if they want to get out while they&#8217;re still ahead, or wait2015-05-15 12:38:485/14: EndZone Score- Potential landing spots for Steven Jacksonhttp://www.endzonescore.com/potential-landing-spots-for-steven-jackson/15059
Running back Steven Jackson remains unsigned, but he is still looking to join a contending team. Jackson recently told ESPN.com that he is still looking to play, but only for a contender. Jackson played his first 9 seasons with the St. Louis Rams before spending the last 2 seasons with the Atlanta F2015-05-14 20:39:355/14: GuyHut.com- Arian Foster Wants NFL To Allow Fighting Like NHLhttp://www.guyhut.com/nfl/arian-foster-wants-nfl-to-allow-fighting-like-nhl/
If Houston Texans running back Arian Foster had his way, he&#8217;d not only be high-stepping defenders en route to the endzone, he&#8217;d be punching them in their helmets. Well, maybe he wouldn&#8217;t be doing that considering he&#8217;d eventually come away with a broken hand, but if somebody d2015-05-14 12:39:155/12: The Landry Hat- Dallas Cowboys Running Back Position: Apply From Withinhttp://thelandryhat.com/2015/05/12/dallas-cowboys-running-back-position-apply-from-within/
By now, if you have not already processed it, the 2015 NFL Draft came and went and not a single running back was chosen by your beloved Dallas Cowboys. Everybody&#039;s All-Everything Todd Gurley and the next best option, Melvin Gordon, were gone before the first round was half over. Round two saw .2015-05-12 12:39:105/10: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Round 2http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/05/10/2015-fantasy-football-mock-draft-round-2.html
Four of our contributors began a new 2015 Fantasy Football Mock Draft on Saturday and now another round is complete and posted.
As noted yesterday, we will post the rounds of our "slow" mock draft as they are completed instead of waiting until the end to post them all.
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We already took a long look at the quarterbacks currently on the roster for the Houston Texans, and the position is still unsettled, but has a shot to improve. Now we can look at a position which is in much better shape heading into the 2015 NFL season, the running back spot. So, without any ...2015-05-09 13:37:435/8: EndZone Score- Predicting the over/under for each NFL teams season win total: AFC Southhttp://www.endzonescore.com/predicting-the-overunder-for-each-nfl-teams-season-win-total-afc-south/14567
After covering the entire NFC,Â today I move onto the AFC. I&#8217;ll begin with the AFC South, home of the Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titan, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans. Here&#8217;s a look back at the entire NFC: NFC East, NFC West, NFC North, NFC South. Here are all the over/under od2015-05-08 22:43:455/8: Toro Times- DeAndre Hopkins Unhappy With His 2014 Performancehttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/08/deandre-hopkins-unhappy-with-his-2014-performance/
In a recent radio interview, Houston Texans wide-receiver DeAndre Hopkins expressed his unhappiness with his own performance during the 2014 season. He also seems to have a sense of missed opportunity, believing that his team can achieve more than they were able to last year. &#34;I&#039;m not hap..2015-05-08 09:38:325/7: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Arian Foster 2015 Fantasy Outlookhttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/05/07/arian-foster-2015-fantasy-outlook/
The Bite I&#8217;m going to skip right to The Bite on Arian Foster. You know what you&#8217;re getting here: A top five fantasy RB when healthy, which as of late, isn&#8217;t very often. Foster has missed a combined 11 games over the last two seasons, BUT, and that&#8217;s a big BUT, word to Nicki M2015-05-07 19:40:135/5: Toro Times- Post-Draft 53 Man Roster Projection For Houston Texanshttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/05/houston-texans-53-man-roster-prediction-post-draft/
The Houston Texans wrapped up their draft and immediately afterwards brought in several undrafted free agents to fill the holes along their roster. While the team may still bring in some different players, or possibly make an unexpected cut, or trade, here is an early projection of how the 53-man ro2015-05-05 16:37:485/4: Big Dogs Gotta Eat FF- Le&#8217;Veon Bell 2015 Fantasy Outlookhttp://bigdogsgottaeat.com/2015/05/04/leveon-bell-2015-fantasy-outlook/
The Good As the number one back on one of the best offenses in the league. Le&#8217;Veon Bell has everything a workhorse needs. A rare blend of speed, power, quickness and patience. He&#8217;s one of, if not the best receiving back in all of football, leading the NFL in 2014 with 854 receiving yards2015-05-04 09:39:415/3: Toro Times- Houston Texans List Of Undrafted Free Agentshttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/03/houston-texans-list-of-undrafted-free-agents/
The Houston Texans wrapped up their 2015 draft by taking running back Kenny Hilliard in the seventh round on Saturday. Hilliard was the team&#039;s seventh and final selection, but as is the case every year, the last pick is not the final rookie who will join the team and compete for a roster spot. 2015-05-03 16:37:285/2: House of Houston- 2015 NFL Draft Round 7: Texans Select RB Kenny Hilliardhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/05/02/2015-nfl-draft-round-7-texans-select-kenny-hilliard/
With their 18th pick and last pick of the day in Round 7 (235th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select... Kenny Hilliard&#33; The Texans now need to focus on a eventual successor for Arian Foster as he is a year older which is exponential in terms of running back&#039;s years. ...2015-05-02 20:36:495/2: Toro Times- 2015 NFL Draft: Houston Texans Select Kenny Hilliardhttp://torotimes.com/2015/05/02/2015-nfl-draft-houston-texans-select/
With their seventh round and final selection (barring a trade)in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select LSU running back Kenny Hilliard. A 6&#039;0&#34;, 226 pound running back who worked in a committee and only rushed 90 times in 2014. Hilliard did average 5.0 yards a carry his final...2015-05-02 18:37:404/30: NFL Spin Zone- Jacksonville Jaguars Pump Up Defense with Dante Fowler Jr.http://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/30/jacksonville-jaguars-pump-defense-dante-fowler-jr/
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense just got a little more dangerous. Or maybea lot more dangerous. With the third pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Jaguars selected defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. This was not a surprise to many mock drafters - Fowler is the number-one rated edge rusher in this year...2015-04-30 21:38:574/30: House of Houston- Houston Texans Draft Strategy: Add Playmakershttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/04/30/houston-texans-draft-strategy-add-playmakers/
It&#8217;s day of the draft. Do the Texans have a plan? Do they have multiple plans? The past two days. the free agent signings of running back Chris Polk (here) and free safety Stevie Brown (here) are very interesting in terms of the various needs that the Texans have. I felt that the Texans ...2015-04-30 09:37:584/28: Toro Times- Houston Texans Sign Running Back Chris Polkhttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/28/houston-texans-sign-running-back-chris-polk/
The Houston Texans are still working the free agent market just days before the draft, and have agreed to a contract with free agent running back Chris Polk, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Terms of the contract have not yet been announced. https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/status/593...2015-04-28 18:37:504/28: House of Houston- Houston Texans Sign RB Chris Polkhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/04/28/houston-texans-sign-rb-chris-polk/
The Houston Texans have signed RB Chris Polkaccording to John McClain (Houston Chronicle). Texans agreed to terms with RB Chris Polk. &#8212; John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) April 28, 2015 Aaron Wilson (Baltimore Sun) says the deal is for one year. Here&#039;s the rest of the contract details co...2015-04-28 18:36:484/28: FFLockerRoom- Moodyâs 2015 Pre-NFL Draft Top 25 Running Back Rankingshttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/04/28/moodys-2015-pre-nfl-draft-top-25-running-back-rankings/
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NFLTags: Adrian PetersonAlfred MorrisArian FosterBaltimore RavensBuffalo BillsC.J. AndersonC.J. SpillerCarlos HydeCarolina PanthersChicago BearsCincinnati BengalsDeMarco MurrayDenver BroncosDetroit LionsEddie LacyFrank GoreGr2015-04-28 10:37:114/27: Toro Times- NFL Draft: Time For Houston Texans To Switch Gearshttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/27/nfl-draft-time-for-houston-texans-to-switch-gears/
The 2015 NFL draft is less than a week away, and speculation is only rising about all of the first round picks. The Houston Texans, sitting at 16, are in a tough spot to really shake things up in the draft. Last year, with the top pick they scored stellar defensive player Jadeveon Clowney. They...2015-04-27 08:37:444/26: NFL Spin Zone- Minnesota Vikings: Possible RB in Later Rounds?http://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/26/minnesota-vikings-possible-rb-later-rounds/
In a time in football where drafting a running back in the first round is almost rare to a point, the position as a whole is losing it&#039;s value almost every year. While Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley will more than likely be drafted top 30, there are always the sleepers who end up better than top2015-04-26 09:37:554/25: Toro Times- Texans 2015 Draft Rumorshttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/25/texans-2015-draft-rumors/
The 2015 NFL Draft is less than a week away and there are rumors about every team and every prospect out there. The Houston Texans may have been relatively quiet, but that doesn&#039;t mean the team hasn&#039;t been linked to several players in the months leading up to the biggest weekend of the ent2015-04-25 12:38:324/25: Toro Times- Way Too Early Texans Season Projectionshttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/25/way-too-early-texans-season-projections/
The Texans 2015 schedule was released earlier in the week. Here are some notable quick takes right off the bat before I post the way too early win predictions: First off, the Texans will not travel west of Houston the entire regular season. Not that traveling in the NFL makes a huge difference gi...2015-04-25 08:37:374/23: EDSFootball- 2015 Fantasy Football RB Strength of Schedule (SOS)http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog-mt/2015/04/23/2015-fantasy-football-rb-strength-of-schedule-sos.html
Wondering which players have the easiest â or most difficult â strength of schedule for the upcoming fantasy football season?
Now that the 2015 NFL regular-season schedule has been announced, we have updated our fantasy football strength of schedules for the 2015 season.
A player2015-04-23 09:36:114/22: The Jet Press- New York Jets: 2015 Schedule in Four Quartershttp://thejetpress.com/2015/04/22/new-york-jets-2015-schedule-in-four-quarters/
In case you missed it, the NFL released the 2015 schedule last night. Obviously, the New York Jets schedule was included in that offering last night. If you haven&#039;t seen it yet, take a look at the whole schedule right here. Now, we look ahead. It&#039;s really to start giving hard prediction...2015-04-22 05:37:294/21: House of Houston- Dre' Beef: Does DeAndre Hopkins Have A Problem With Andre Johnson?http://houseofhouston.com/2015/04/21/dre-beef-deandre-hopkins-problem-andre-johnson/
During the first media availability session of the Texans Offseason Program yesterday,DeAndre Hopkins chose to give &#34;no comment&#34; answers to questions about Andre Johnson no longer being with the team, leading many in the national media to wonder if there was some bad beef between himself a..2015-04-21 11:37:504/20: Toro Times- Texans Alfred Blue Working Out With Adrian Petersonhttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/20/texans-alfred-blue-working-out-with-adrian-peterson/
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue was a sixth round draft selection out of LSU in 2014. Considering his late draft status he had a good year carrying the ball for the Texans as the primary back up to star running back Arian Foster. Blue totaled 528 yards rushing in his rookie campaign, ...2015-04-20 12:37:424/19: FootballPerspective.com- Should A Team Build Around A Power Running Game in 2015?http://www.footballperspective.com/should-a-team-build-around-a-power-running-game-in-2015/
In terms of NFL averages, completion percentage is way up, interception rate is way down, pass attempts are way up, and the passing game has never been more valuable. We all know that. But sometimes, when everyone is zigging, a lone team might be better off zagging. The question here is does that th2015-04-19 02:35:504/18: NFL Spin Zone- Houston Texans: 5 Best Offseason Moveshttp://nflspinzone.com/2015/04/18/houston-texans-5-best-offseason-moves/
Now that we are a few weeks away from wrapping up our look at the 5 Best Offseason Moves for this past season&#8217;s dozen playoff teams, we are in the midst of looking at the 20 clubs that failed to reach the postseason in 2014. There were five teams that managed to finish above .500 and failed...2015-04-18 20:38:294/16: Toro Times- Texans Running Back Arian Foster Remembers His Rootshttp://torotimes.com/2015/04/16/texans-running-back-arian-foster-remembers-his-roots/
The Houston Texans found themselves one of the best undrafted rookie running backs in recent memory when they brought in Arian Foster out of Tennessee in 2009. Since joining the Texans he has rushed for 6,309 yards and 53 touchdowns. After tallying more than 1,000 yards once in his collegiate...2015-04-16 08:37:41